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Interferon medicines work by boosting your immune system. They fight things like viruses, bacteria and cancer, and can be used to treat other diseases as well. Interferon medicine can cause retinopathy. Retinopathy is a disease of the retina that can lead to vision loss. In most cases, retinopathy due

Intermediate uveitis is inflammation of the uvea in the middle of the eye. You are more likely to get intermediate uveitis if you have had certain diseases or infections. Symptoms include blurry vision and floaters. This is a serious condition that must be treated immediately to save vision. Treatment

Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome (ICE) causes movement and loss of corneal cells. Loss of these cells can cause corneal swelling, and the iris and pupil can become distorted. When the corneal cells move, they can block fluid from draining properly. This blockage causes pressure in the eye to build,

Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is when blood does not flow properly to your eye’s optic nerve. When the optic nerve does not get enough oxygen or nutrition, the nerve is damaged and you lose vision, usually permanently. If blood flow to your optic nerve is reduced, your vision will darken for a few

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an inflammatory disease that affects children under the age of 16. With JIA, joints become red, swollen, tender, and painful. Some children with JIA also get uveitis, which is inflammation of the eyes. Uveitis can cause vision loss if it’s not found and treated