In later stages of the disease, inflammation of the eye may develop. Parts of the eye that may be affected include the uvea, the middle layer inside the eye, the cornea, part of the outer coat of the eye; the iris, the colored circle around the pupil, and the choroid, a layer of blood vessels in the eye.
A family member's serious health condition. You are entitled to take leave to care for a seriously ill family member. However, only certain family members are covered. Parents, spouses, and children are included, but grandparents, domestic partners (of the same or opposite sex), in-laws, and siblings are not.
Only certain situations and reasons for leave are covered by the FMLA. 1  Leave for the employeeâs own serious health condition. Not every medical ailment is covered; see Serious Health Conditions Under the FMLA.  Leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Leave is also available to take care of a family member whose health condition qualifies under the FMLA, but an employee may take time off to care for only a parent, spouse, or child under this provision.