Overview
This Orphanet entry (code 182214) for 'Rare inflammatory eye disease' is classified as OBSOLETE, meaning it is no longer used as an active disease category in the Orphanet rare disease database. It was previously used as a broad grouping term for a variety of uncommon conditions that cause inflammation in different parts of the eye. These conditions include diseases like uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye), scleritis (inflammation of the white outer coating of the eye), orbital inflammatory disease, and other related disorders. Each of these specific conditions now has its own separate classification and entry in medical databases. Because this is an umbrella category rather than a single disease, there is no single cause, inheritance pattern, or treatment. Inflammatory eye diseases can result from autoimmune conditions, infections, or unknown causes. Symptoms often include eye redness, pain, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and floaters. If you or a loved one has been told you have a rare inflammatory eye disease, it is important to get a specific diagnosis so that the right treatment plan can be developed. Treatments may include corticosteroid eye drops, immunosuppressive medications, or biologic therapies depending on the exact condition. An ophthalmologist who specializes in uveitis or ocular immunology is the best resource for guiding care.
Key symptoms:
Eye rednessEye painBlurred or decreased visionSensitivity to lightFloaters or spots in visionSwelling around the eyeTearing or watery eyesFeeling of pressure in the eyeHeadachesChanges in pupil sizeDifficulty seeing in low light
Variable
Can be inherited in different ways depending on the underlying gene
Variable
Can begin at different ages, from infancy through adulthood
Treatments
No FDA-approved treatments are currently listed for OBSOLETE: Rare inflammatory eye disease.
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Treatment Centers
8 centersBaylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🏥 NORDStanford Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Stanford Medicine
📍 Stanford, CA
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
🔬 UDNUCLA UDN Clinical Site ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🔬 UDNBaylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🔬 UDNHarvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site ↗
Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine ↗
Mayo Clinic
📍 Rochester, MN
👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
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Questions for your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment
- Q1.What specific type of inflammatory eye disease do I have?,What is causing the inflammation in my eye, and is it related to another condition in my body?,What are my treatment options, and what are the risks and benefits of each?,How often will I need follow-up eye exams?,What signs should I watch for that would mean I need to come in urgently?,Is there a risk of permanent vision loss, and what can we do to minimize it?,Are there clinical trials or newer treatments I should know about?
Common questions about OBSOLETE: Rare inflammatory eye disease
What is OBSOLETE: Rare inflammatory eye disease?
This Orphanet entry (code 182214) for 'Rare inflammatory eye disease' is classified as OBSOLETE, meaning it is no longer used as an active disease category in the Orphanet rare disease database. It was previously used as a broad grouping term for a variety of uncommon conditions that cause inflammation in different parts of the eye. These conditions include diseases like uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye), scleritis (inflammation of the white outer coating of the eye), orbital inflammatory disease, and other related disorders. Each of these specific conditions now has its ow