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Hunter, who the Kings recently acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, was also a full participant in Wednesday’s practice after missing the past three games with left eye iritis.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
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New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
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New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Iritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iritis. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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iritis
noun
iri·tis
ī-ˈrīt-əs 
: inflammation of the iris of the eye
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