Iridocyclitis
The word iridocyclitis refers to inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye.
The suffix -itis usually indicates "inflammation" of the preceding anatomical part of the body, in this case the iris and ciliary body.
Note that iridocyclitis is also a form of uveitis, which is inflammation of any part of the uveal tract of the eye, so any combination of the the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid.
Conventional treatment may consist of pharmaceutical drugs or combinations of drugs to ease inflammation, reduce discomfort, and (if a specific cause can be identified and addressed) to treat the cause of the inflammation. Medication may be applied in the form of drops, tablets, injections, or using a combination of these methods.
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