The white of your eye consists of layers. If the outer layer, called the sclera, has inflammation, you have a condition known as scleritis. The swelling in this tissue may stem from the effects of conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis,...
Inflammatory eye diseases include scleritis and uveitis; both conditions are considered medical emergencies. Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera, the white portion of the outer eye. Uveitis is inflammation of the structures of the middle...
Boniva, generic name ibandronate sodium, is a type of drug used to prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis or osteopenia, which is low bone density. Boniva belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates....
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, or ocular shingles, develops after reactivation of the chickenpox virus which can occur years after the original infection. Involvement of the face and eye is common and can lead to significant eye complications...
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs predominantly in young women. SLE causes inflammation and damage in different areas of the body and is a disease of flare-ups and remissions. Treatment typically involves...
Boniva, generically sold as ibandronate, is a medication used prevent and treat osteoporosis (condition of brittle bones and bone loss) in postmenopausal women, says Drugs.com. It belongs to the drug category bisphosphonates and works to increase...
Systemic rheumatic diseases are often associated with eye disorders. As with many of the rheumatic diseases, the eye diseases involve inflammation that can affect different parts of the eye and cause different types of vision problems. Treatment...
Although the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the bones and joints, it frequently causes eye problems. Autoimmune disorders can impede tear production and produce inflammation that causes discomfort and vision loss. In...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease primarily affecting the joints. It is an extremely painful illness, often resulting in disfigurement and destruction of joints. The Centers for Disease Control and...
People often associate Crohn's disease with intestinal problems, but Crohn's, which causes chronic inflammation leading to diarrhea and abdominal pain, can also cause inflammation in various parts of the eye. Eye problems affect around 10 percent...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the body's tissues. It primarily affects the small joints such as hands and feet, causing swelling, bone erosion and joint deformity. It can,...
Bisphosphonates are medications used to treat osteoporosis, or low bone density. Examples of bisphosphonates include alendronate, risedronate and pamidronate. They are commonly used and come in both oral and intravenous forms. Though most patients...
The Arthritis Foundation reports that rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million people in the United States. It is a life-long disease that is characterized by inflammation of the synovial membrane of joints. This inflammation then leads to...
The ICD-10 (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems) lists more than 100 eye and ear diseases. There are a number general vision problems such as strabismus, myopia (near-sightedness), hypermentropia...