Uveitis is an inflammation inside the eye, affecting the uvea. The uvea provides most
of the blood supply to the retina. Causes of uveitis can include
autoimmune disorders, infection, or exposure to toxins. However in many
cases, the cause remains unknown
This autoimmune uveitis picture shows the redness cause by the diseases
effect on the blood supply to the retina.
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