Ophthalmitis is a medical condition that involves inflammation in one or both eyes. There are several synonyms that relate to this condition. One commonly used term is uveitis, which specifically refers to inflammation of the uvea, or the middle layer of the eye. Conjunctivitis is another term that is frequently used, which refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the eye and inner eyelid. Other synonyms include iritis, which specifically refers to the inflammation of the iris, and scleritis, which refers to inflammation of the sclera, or the white part of the eye. While these terms may differ in their specific meanings, they all relate to the general condition of ophthalmitis.