Diagnosed at 38, 64 now. There is also history of macular degeneration in family.
Yes, spondylitis can affect the eyes. Eye inflammation, such as uveitis, is common in people with spondylitis. Symptoms can include:
- Pain
- Redness
- Sensitivity to light
- Vision changes (blurred vision, floaters, decreased vision)
- Drooping eyelid
- Tearing
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Well, it may partially be the cause of floaters, light sensitivity and drooping eyes for me but finally went in for ophthalmology visit and discovered I have retinal tear in left and cataracts in both. 😞