• Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye
• Symptoms may include blurred vision, pain and redness of the eye and intolerance to light
• Often associated with other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn’s disease
• Cause unknown
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but most common in young to middle age adults
• May be mild to severe depending on complications
• Not life threatening

Wear sunglasses when outside

FOR PAIN

• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen