Leptospira Not an Important Factor in Recurrent Uveitis, Researchers Say

As a result of aggressive research efforts, the underlying causes and factors contributing to recurrent uveitis--a painful and debilitating condition that is the leading cause of blindness in horses--are becoming known.

"Recurrent uveitis is an immune-mediated disease, but the inciting cause of the flare-ups remains unknown," explained Brian Gilger, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, a professor