EyeconX Ideas! - What is iritis? http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=what-is-iritis Iritis is an inflammatory condition of the colored portion (the iris which surrounds the pupil) of the eye. It causes varying degrees of redness of the eye, often with significant pain, sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurred vision. Often no reason is found. An infection of the eye or inflammation from trauma may cause iritis. Iritis may also be a complication of many diseases such as juvenile... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:45:58 EST en