Treatment is with ocular steroids, usually in the form of eyedrops. It is important to shake most steroid eyedrop bottles well, since the medication can often sink to the bottom of the bottle. Thus follow-up visits are important. Iritis can be associated with several medical conditions. Cases of recurrent iritis, especially severe iritis, and iritis involving both eyes may indicate reason to search for an underlying medical condition.
Sarcoidosis is a commonly found cause of iritis in adults, especially in African-American women.
Some infectious diseases such as syphilis, herpes, and toxoplasmosis can cause iritis. Iritis can be associated with inflammatory bowel disease and with arthritis associated with psoriasis. A corneal infection occurs when bacteria are able to gain entry to the cornea through a scratch or breakdown in the corneal surface. With the use of extended wear disposable contact lenses, corneal ulcers have become more and more common. Symptoms include eye pain, redness, tearing, foreign body sensation, sensitivity to light, and blurred vision.