Uveitis: Biologic Infusion Options for Chronic Eye Inflammation
Uveitis that keeps recurring, or doesn't respond to steroid eye drops, can threaten vision if left unmanaged. Biologic infusion therapy addresses the inflammation at its source.
What is uveitis?
Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, and can be caused by autoimmune conditions, infections, or occur without a clearly identified cause. Left untreated or under-treated, chronic uveitis can lead to complications including glaucoma, cataracts, and vision loss.
Symptoms include eye redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and floaters, and the condition can affect one or both eyes.
How infusion therapy helps
For uveitis that doesn't respond well to steroid eye drops or that keeps recurring, biologic infusion therapies like Remicade (infliximab), Orencia (abatacept), or Rituxan (rituximab) target the underlying immune activity driving the inflammation rather than just treating it locally.
Treatment schedules vary by medication, and the choice often depends on whether the uveitis is linked to an underlying autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, which your rheumatologist and ophthalmologist will coordinate on together.
Dealing with chronic or recurrent uveitis?
Our physician-led team coordinates biologic infusion therapy with your ophthalmologist and rheumatologist.
Call (551) 336-5580This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Treatment decisions should always be made with your physician based on your individual diagnosis and health history.