19/03/2026
Uveitis literally means āEye on Fireā, from the Latin āuveaā (meaning āgrapeā) because the uveal tract resembles the colour and texture of a peeled grape and āitisā, meaning inflammation š„š
Itās not a āwait and seeā conditionāuntreated inflammation can lead to glaucoma, cataracts, macular swelling, and permanent vision loss within a short time.
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