UVEITIS is inflammation of the middle layer of the eyeball called the uvea. The uvea has many blood vessels that nourish the eye. Uveitis can damage vital eye tissue, leading to permanent vision loss. THREE TYPES OF UVEITIS: There are 3 types of uveitis. They are based on which part of the uvea is affected. Swelling of the uvea near the front of the eye is called anterior uveitis or iritis. It starts suddenly and symptoms can last many weeks. Some forms of anterior uveitis are ongoing, while oth