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Iritis is a kind of eye irritation and it is not wrong to say that it is like arthritis in the eyes. The causes of iritis are still under the cover and the only ways to control this condition are prevention and early diagnosis. It is a very unusual condition of the eyes that happens to the middle layer of the eye, which is known as Uvea. The main function of the muscles present in this area is to adjust the size of iris, expand and contract is according to light and other natural conditions. But when these muscles get inflamed then iris gets damaged and can cause certain problems of eyes like irregular shaped pupils, glaucoma and many such eye conditions.
As told earlier the real causes of iritis are still under cover. Genetics and the presence of some other chronic conditions may act like a trigger for iritis. If you are suffering from chronic rheumatoid then your chances of getting iritis are also high. In chronic rheumatoid the entire body is inflamed and this can spread to eyes also. In children having juvenile rheumatoid arthritis there are chances of iritis also. In case your eyes get injured then also it can cause iritis. It is better to consult your eye doctor in case you experience inflammation of the eyes. Red eyes, increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision and discomfort feelings in the eyes are some other common symptoms of iritis.
Iritis is a serious condition of eyes and you should not delay visiting your eye doctor in case of any of the above symptoms are present in you. Early diagnosis will help you to prevent this condition from causing further troubles. Your doctor will give you medications to give you relief from eye pain and discomfort. Your doctor will also give you steroid eye drops so as to give you relief from the inflammation. These eye drops will also stop further damage of iris. In case the eye pain is not going with the eye drops then the doctor will also prescribe oral steroids for you.
As mentioned above prevention is much more effective than the treatment for iritis. Hence if you or anyone of your family member has rheumatoid arthritis then it is better to take precautionary measures to ensure that you will not get iritis. To reduce the inflammation of the body Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are very effective. Hence you should include all those food groups in your diet that are good source of these fatty acids. Salmon and tuna fish, walnuts and flax seeds are rich source of these fatty acids. Cook your food in olive oil, as it is very nutritious. Along with these things make sure that your diet includes vegetables and fruits.
To reduce the risk of iritis, avoid processed snack foods, processed meat, white carbohydrates, and food items that are high in sugar contains. It is better to ask your doctor about what your diet should include and what it should not include. To have healthy eyes and correct vision make sure that your food gives you enough of vitamin A, C and E along with zinc and selenium.
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