Iritis Related to Treatment?

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Jean

Iritis Related to Treatment?

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I have been on interferon treatments for 46 weeks and within the last few weeks have developed iritis. I feel like I have lost a lot of my vision. My eye doc has put me on 1% pred forte Right now I'm just going to my optometrist, but he seems to be paying a lot of attention and is painfully meticulous in the examinations. Have you ever heard of treatments like this (for hepatitis C) causing this side effect? Should I go to a specialist or just wait it out for a few weeks? Thanks for your help. I've learned a lot here about something I had never heard of. Jean
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Hep C and Uveitis

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yes this can happen, the virus is directly linked to uveitis. you may respond to anti viral Medications. an appointment with an Ocular Immunologist would be worth the trip.

I cut my finger so typing is a bit difficult so sorry for the short reply.
tell me where you live and I will indicate the best and closest ocular immunologist.

wish you the very best,
Mike
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