Iritis is an inflammation of the iris, a membrane that acts as a diaphragm between the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. In the middle of this membrane is the pupil, whose role is to control the light entering the eye. Iritis can be considered anterior uveitis insofar as the inflammation reaches the anterior part of the uvea.
Symptoms of iritis
Iritis is a redness of the eye near the iris. The inflammation is accompanied by moderate dull pain as well as impaired visual acuity as vision may be distorted or blurred. A medical examination can determine the adhesion or adhesion between the lens and the edge of the pupil. The affected subject has the impression of seeing small dots in his or her field of vision and may experience headaches accompanied by a burning sensation. Iritis is often associated with iridocyclitis, a ciliary body disorder that plays an essential role in the aqueous secretion of the eye and visual accommodation. Iridocyclitis can be caused by inflammation of the joint or by Behcet's disease, but in children, it is mainly caused by Steele's disease. Inflammation can be acute or chronic, in which case certain infections such as urinary tract infections, sinusitis or dental abscesses promote its recurrence.
Iris treatments
Homeopathic remedies act on the very cause of iritis by dilating the pupil and preventing adjoining. Homeopathic treatment consists of combining Euphrasia Officinalis 5 CH, Mercurius Corrosivus 5 CH and Rhus Toxicondendron 5 CH, at the rate of 3 granules of each alternating 3 times a day. If iritis appears following exposure to cold and dry wind, it is advisable to opt for Aconitum Napellus, a remedy that is also effective in the event of traumatic iritis caused by an injury or an operation on the eye. When iritis is associated with purulent ophthalmia, it will be preferable to opt for Argentum nitricum. This disorder is usually accompanied by granular conjunctivitis with photophobia aggravated by heat. The subject has a swelling of the wattle and in some cases, pus develops in the inner chamber of the eye. The use of Hepar Sulfuris Calcareum helps treat this infection.
When to see a doctor?
It is recommended to seek medical attention immediately in case of iritis. Indeed, it is important to treat inflammation quickly because of the decrease in vision. In addition, the symptoms of iritis can lead to mistaking it for angle-closure glaucoma.
