Eye pain? Photophobia? Redness and blurred vision?
These symptoms may indicate iridocyclitis – an inflammation of the front part of the eye. However, it is not always an isolated eye problem. It is often a sign of a deeper systemic disease, such as:
✔️ Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis)
✔️ Autoimmune diseases (e.g. ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis)
✔️ Rheumatic diseases
🧭 WHY SEE YOUR PERSONAL DOCTOR FIRST?
An ophthalmologist can diagnose the inflammation, but they do not have your full history. Your personal physician is the one who can:
✅ Investigate whether the inflammation has a systemic cause
✅ Combine the eye symptom with other complaints (e.g. abdominal pain, diarrhea, arthralgia)
✅ Guide to the right specialist (e.g. gastroenterologist or rheumatologist)
✅ Organize the necessary tests (hematological, colonoscopy, imaging)
✅ Ensure comprehensive and properly coordinated treatment
⚠️ Iridocyclitis can be the “window” to a chronic inflammatory disease.
The eye may be telling you that something else is happening in your body. The right treatment starts with the doctor who knows you – your personal physician.
📌 First with the personal physician – then with the specialized specialist.
This is the right path for a timely and correct diagnosis.
📞 Do not waste time on fragmentary visits. Your personal doctor is the core of your care.