How has ankylosing spondylitis affected your eyes?

Hello @EmilyJP

How are you doing today?

Thank you for getting this discussion started. I will tag a few members to see if they have experience with eye ailments.

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Do you have any eye problems? Have these problems been linked to your AS? What has your doctor prescribed to help? How do you do to cope?

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

Uveitis, which is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), is indeed a possible complication of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). While I don't have personal experiences or access to individual statistics, I can provide general information about uveitis and its association with AS. Uveitis can occur in various forms, including anterior uveitis, which is the most common type associated with AS. It typically presents as redness, eye pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. It's important to note that uveitis can also occur independently of AS.

@EmilyJP, @Snake Game, @CDKennedy

I started having Uveitis issues with my eyes when I was in my 50's. The itching and light sensitivity was very bad. I consulted an Ophthalmologist and was given a shot just beneath the eye. It felt better in about 1 day and I followed up with drops for weeks after. It usually came back every year for awhile and I was able to get it knocked down with drops. I took shots when it was really bad. Now if it happens on the weekend (great timing) I can call and get drops as long as I go into to see the Dr the next work day to confirm the problem. Seeking medical attention from a specialist should be done quickly.