{"id":14169,"date":"2025-05-16T14:37:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T06:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/?p=14169"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:49:23","slug":"understanding-uveitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/cn\/understanding-uveitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Uveitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14169\" class=\"elementor elementor-14169\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89279cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89279cd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d957d3\" data-id=\"8d957d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760741c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"760741c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/we-treat\/uveitis\/\">Uveitis<\/a> is the inflammation of the uvea (the middle layer of the eye), which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can cause eye pain, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity and floaters.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Types of Uveitis<\/b><\/h3><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uveitis1.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram showing anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis.\" width=\"781\" height=\"336\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tnretina.com\/retinal-care\/uveitis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee Retina<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3><b>Causes of Uveitis<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uveitis can have various causes, which are often classified into the following categories:<\/span><\/p><h4><b>1. Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankylosing spondylitis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juvenile idiopathic arthritis\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarcoidosis<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>2. Infections<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>3. Trauma or Injury<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct eye trauma or injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondary to eye surgery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>4. Other Cause or Risk Factors\u00a0<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer related<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics: certain genetic markers, such as HLA-B27\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idiopathic (no identifiable cause)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Symptoms of Uveitis<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually and may affect one or both eyes. Common symptoms include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye pain (aching or throbbing)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redness in the eye<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity to light (photophobia)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floaters (small dark spots in vision)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Diagnosis of Uveitis<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dilated Eye Examination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The doctor will use eye drops to widen your pupils, allowing them to check the structures in the back of your eye.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This imaging technique provides detailed cross-sectional images of the retina, showing the separation of retina layers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uveitis4.png\" alt=\"OCT scan showing cross-section of the retina.\" width=\"284\" height=\"92\" \/><\/b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/oct-topcon.png\" alt=\"Topcon Triton OCT imaging device for eye scans.\" width=\"314\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Widefield Retinal Imaging:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It provides a field of view of 200 degrees or 82% of the retina in a single capture. Besides, using special dyes injected into the bloodstream, Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) or Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA) can help to detect blood vessel leakage or fall out which might be caused by uveitis.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Optos.png\" alt=\"Optos widefield retinal imaging system.\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laboratory Investigations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Several examinations including blood test, ESR, PCR test or Chest X-ray could rule out the underlying autoimmune or infectious causes.<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.jpg\" alt=\"Widefield colour and fluorescein angiography images of the retina.\" width=\"673\" height=\"284\" \/><\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>Treatments of Uveitis<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment of uveitis depends on the underlying cause, severity, and part of the eye affected (anterior, intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis). Here\u2019s an overview of common treatments:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><h4><b>1. Medications<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. Corticosteroids (to reduce inflammation)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. Immunosuppressive or Biologic Therapy (for non-infectious or autoimmune uveitis)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. Antimicrobials (if infection is the cause)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0D. Cycloplegic Drops (to relieve pain and prevent complications)<\/span><\/p><h4><b>2. Lifestyle and Supportive Measures<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunglasses \u2013 to reduce light sensitivity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular eye exams \u2013 to monitor progress<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing underlying conditions \u2013 such as autoimmune diseases<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>3. Surgery (for severe or refractory cases)<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitrectomy \u2013 to remove inflammatory debris or treat complications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cataract or glaucoma surgery \u2013 if secondary complications develop<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Why Early Diagnosis Matters<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, uveitis can lead to complications such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular edema, or even permanent vision loss. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to preventing serious outcomes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience persistent eye pain, redness, or changes in your vision, don\u2019t wait\u2014consult an eye care professional.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The medical retina &amp; uveitis specialists available in OasisEye Specialists include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/team-member\/dr-wong-hon-seng\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Wong Hon Seng<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who is based in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/contact-us-kuala-lumpur\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuala Lumpur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/team-member\/dr-rajasudha-sawri-rajan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Rajasudha Sawri Rajan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who is based in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/contact-us-kuala-lumpur\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuala Lumpur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oasiseye.my\/contact-us-puchong\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puchong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><hr \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4bbff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e4bbff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc7cbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fc7cbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48df246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"48df246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7641\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7641\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is uveitis serious?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7641\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7641\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If not treated properly, uveitis can lead to complications such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaucoma<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cataracts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retinal damage or detachment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision loss or blindness<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early diagnosis and treatment are critical.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7642\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7642\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How is uveitis treated?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7642\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7642\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment depends on the cause, severity, and type. Options include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroid eye drops (mainstay for anterior uveitis)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral steroids or injectable steroids<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunosuppressive medications (for autoimmune-related cases)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics or antivirals (for infectious causes)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mydriatic drops (to dilate the pupil and reduce pain)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment aims to control inflammation, prevent complications, and preserve vision.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7643\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7643\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can uveitis come back?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7643\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7643\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, recurrence is common, especially in autoimmune-related uveitis. Long-term monitoring is important even after symptoms resolve.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7644\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7644\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is uveitis contagious?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7644\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7644\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most forms of uveitis are not contagious, but if caused by an infection like herpes or tuberculosis, the underlying infection might be.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7645\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7645\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can I prevent uveitis?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7645\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7645\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat underlying conditions properly (autoimmune diseases, infections)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your eyes from injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend regular eye exams if you have a history of uveitis or autoimmune disease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow your doctor\u2019s treatment plan to prevent recurrences<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7646\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7646\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What should I do if I suspect uveitis?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7646\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7646\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) immediately. 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