Our primary goal is to identify an infectious or non-infectious causes before starting treatment. This ensures we address the underlying issue appropriately and tailor the treatment to your specific needs. The tests and examinations we will conduct include the below.
Medical history
We will take a detailed history to identify any systemic conditions, such as autoimmune diseases or infections, that maybe contributing to the uveitis
Eye examination
A thorough examination of your eye using a microscope, vision tests, and eye scans to assess the condition, particularly at the back of the eye.
Blood tests
Since uveitis can be caused by infection, we may perform blood tests to check for infections like tuberculosis (TB), HIV, syphilis, toxoplasmosis, Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster (shingles), Lyme disease which can sometimes trigger uveitis.
We will perform blood tests to look for autoimmune and systemic causes linked to uveitis such as sarcoidosis, Behcet’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Lupus, Tubulo-interstitial nephritis (TINU) and inflammatory arthritis.
Chest x-ray
A chest X-ray will be done to rule out sarcoidosis, a condition that causes lung inflammation and can be linked to uveitis as well as to detect tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs.
It is also helpful to have a clear chest x-ray prior to taking high dose steroids.
Last reviewed: 21 July 2025