If you have had an experience with iritis, please share them using the form below. Your submission will appear on this page.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed. Each case gives us a unique perspective of iritis and furthers our understanding of the condition.
Erin - Aug 10, 2011
I first became acquainted with iritis as a young teenager, I was probably about 15 years old when I was diagnosed. I suffered with blurry vision, light sensitivity and spotted vision. I was treated in hospital for about 2 weeks on a programme of steroids, antibiotics and various eyedrops.
I have had 3 recurring episodes since that first case 11 years ago. Each has been treated without having to be admitted to hospital.
I find that periods of high stress and anxiety trigger my iritis. I am lucky because athough it is an uncomfortable feeling when I get an attack, I don't suffer any pain.
Thomas - Sep 03, 2011
The one and only time I developed Iritis was in the summer of 2005 (I would have been 24 at the time). The first thing I noticed was sensitivity to light, which I initially thought nothing of. However the next day the affected eye became extremely painful, bloodshot and the Iris was much smaller than the unaffected eye. I saw a doctor that day who diagnosed me with ‘anterior uveitis’ and I was prescribed with steroid drops and dilating drops which had to be used about every hour at first. The condition cleared up in about two weeks but treatment continued for a little longer to be sure it was completely sorted.
I have not developed Iritis again since…fingers crossed!
Allen Carlson - Jul 14, 2012
My first experience with iritis was the Spring of 1988, it was just there. Had a sharp pain in my left eye, the white was red in color, and could not handle any light whatsoever. I went to a(n) OD, considered it a regular infection, gave me drops. Didn't help, went back the next day, referred to a Specialist. Walked into the office, he know right away what it was. The dr. prescribed two different medicines (don't remember what they were). The first 48 hours, taken every 2 hours, afterwards then every 4, then 6 until healed. I do remember having a schedule to see the dr. to check the progress. The iritis cleared up, never had an issue since (thank god). My current OD for the last 8+ years is fully aware of this, he states that my eyes are very healthy and I take eye vitamins (hope this helps keep my eyes healthy).