What happened to the Iridocyclitis kid?

Jaiswal was in the eighth grade back in 2015, and placed fourth in the competition. Since then, he’s become a coach to other students hoping to make it to the National Spelling Bee, making anywhere from $110 to $220 a session, according to the Expert Coaching Network.

How old is the Iridocyclitis kid?

The 13-year-old was done in by “iridocyclitis,” an inflammation of the eye (the word, not the condition). But did he cry or pout? No. Even in defeat, he was his beaming self.

How do you spell Iridosiklitis?

Iridocyclitis is an inflammation of the iris (the colored part of the eye) and of the ciliary body (muscles and tissue involved in focusing the eye). Inflammation of iris alone is called anterior uvetitis or iritis.

Who won the 2015 spelling bee?

Gokul Venkatachalam Vanya Shivashankar

What is Cyclitis?

[ sī-klī′tĭs, sĭ- ] n. Inflammation of the ciliary body.

What are the treatment options for iridocyclitis?

If iridocyclitis is caused by an infection or a specific condition, then treating this underlying cause will usually resolve the symptoms. Treatment should be started early to minimize vision damage. Treatments may include corticosteroids (these may be oral, topical, periocular, intraocular, or intravenous).

How long does it take for iridocyclitis to heal?

Most cases of iridocyclitis clear up by themselves within a few days. If iridocyclitis is caused by an infection or a specific condition, then treating this underlying cause will usually resolve the symptoms. Treatment should be started early to minimize vision damage.

What causes iridocyclitis of the eye?

Any condition that causes damage or inflammation to the iris or ciliary body can cause iridocyclitis, such as: Trauma. Sometimes no apparent reason for the iridocyclitis is found.