iritis
/aɪˈraɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye, often causing pain, redness, and blurred vision.
- The optometrist diagnosed iritis after examining the patient's red and painful eye.
- Treatment for iritis usually includes steroid eye drops to reduce swelling.
- Iritis can be triggered by an autoimmune disorder or an eye infection.