This disease is an inflammation of the uvea (the middle layer of the eye). Uveitis is primarily defined by which side of the uvea is affected. Anterior uveitis (aka iritis) refers to the inflammation being on the outermost side, while posterior uveitis (aka choroiditis) describes the affected inside layer.
When both sides of the uvea are inflamed it is called pan-uveitis. No matter which form the illness takes, inflammatory cells can enter the gelatinous-like center of the eye and spread. In most case scenarios the infection occurs suddenly and spreads quickly. Uveitis can affect one or both eyes and depending on cause can be infectious or non-infectious.
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Possibility of efficacy for cannabis in treatment of uveitis.
Based on 3 Studies from 2007 - 2014
Study Name, Description & Year
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Anti-inflammatory Effects Of Cannabinoid CB(2) Receptor Activation In Endotoxin-induced Uveitis
Animal study (rats) — 2014
Endocannabinoids Affect Innate Immunity Of Muller Glia During HIV-1 Tat Cytotoxicity
Laboratory Study — 2014
Anti-inflammatory Property Of The Cannabinoid Receptor-2-selective Agonist JWH-133 In A Rodent Model Of Autoimmune Uveoretinitis
Animal study (mice) — 2007