Uveitis is an inflammatory condition of the internal structures of the eye. This condition most frequently occurs spontaneously without association, but can also be a secondary condition of a systemic disorder. Common acute causes of this condition include trauma to the eye. Systemic associations are arthritic conditions, sarcoid, mumps or rubella. Symptoms include a red, sore eye that can be extremely light sensitive with or without a small pupil. Treatment usually entails an anti-inflammatory medicine along with a medication that will dilate the pupil to reduce perceived pain that results from the inflamed eye adjusting to varying light conditions. This condition is serious and should be treated with medication. Untreated uveitis can lead to loss of vision that is permanent resulting from the development of glaucoma, cataracts or retinal edema. This condition responds well to treatment but resolution does not guarantee that this will not recur at some point.