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S1 E3 | Uveitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: When AS Attacks the Eyes
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S1 E3 | Uveitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: When AS Attacks the Eyes michaudman
When people talk about ankylosing spondylitis, the conversation usually focuses on the spine, the hips, and joint inflammation. But AS can affect other parts of the body too, including the eyes.
In this episode of Ankylosing Spondylitis: Living With It, Christopher Michaud talks about one of the most common complications of the condition: uveitis and iritis, inflammatory eye flare-ups that can cause pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.
Christopher shares his personal experience with these episodes, what the early warning signs feel like, what the treatment routine looks like, and why it’s important to get medical attention quickly if symptoms appear.
Research suggests that 25–40% of people with ankylosing spondylitis will experience uveitis at some point, making it the most common complication outside the joints.
If you live with AS, recognizing the symptoms early can make a big difference.
This episode also invites listeners to share their own experiences with eye flare-ups, treatments, and ways they manage life with ankylosing spondylitis.
Join the conversation in the Ankylosing Spondylitis: Living With It Facebook group and find this podcast along with other projects at ChristopherMichaud.ca.