noun
- inflammation of the iris of the eye
Usage: medical term; usually uncountable
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with iritis after complaining of eye pain and sensitivity to light.
- Iritis can cause redness and blurred vision in the affected eye.
- Treatment for iritis typically involves anti-inflammatory eye drops.
- Severe iritis may require oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- The ophthalmologist examined the patient for signs of iritis during the routine checkup.