Chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis (CR; Choroiditis; Irritated; Pars Planitis)

Description chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis – inflammation of the choroid and retina deep in the eye. This inflammation can affect vision.

You should seek medical advice immediately, if you suspect, that you have this disorder, because it is often caused by more serious diseases. Besides, in some cases, chorioretinitis can lead to permanent vision loss, especially, if left untreated.

The causes of chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis can be caused by infection or autoimmune diseases, including HIV / AIDS, syphilis, sarkoidoz, tuberculosis, and congenital toxoplasmosis. Also, it is sometimes caused by an infection, transferred to youth; symptoms of chorioretinitis may not appear for 10 – 20 years.

Risk Factors chorioretinitis

Factors, which can increase the risk of chorioretinitis include:

• The presence in the present or past, autoimmune or infectious disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, sarkoidoz, syphilis, tuberculosis, or congenital toxoplasmosis.

The symptoms of chorioretinitis

These symptoms, except chorioretinitis, They may be caused by other diseases. If you experience any of them, you should immediately consult a doctor, optometrist.

• Pain or redness of the eye;
• Or Pomutnenye “floating” sight;
• Sensitivity to light;
• Lacrimation.

Diagnosis chorioretinitis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, including illnesses and injuries, and perform a physical examination.

To prepare for a comprehensive eye examination the doctor may put drops in the eye drops, to anesthetize them and extend pupils. Inspection is carried out using a slit lamp, a special microscope to examine the eye. In the eyes directed a strong beam of light, allowing you to explore the cornea and other structures within the eye.

Treatment chorioretinitis

Medicines, required for treatment, It depends on the cause of chorioretinitis. Steroid (anti-inflammatory) eye drops are the most common treatment. Also, your doctor may prescribe oral medications or, perhaps, injectable steroids, are introduced into the area around the eyes. If the chorioretinitis is related to an active infection, the antibiotics can be used.

Your doctor may prescribe eye drops expand, which helps prevent adhesion of the iris to the lens and reduce uncomfortable. Nonetheless, the application of these drops will increase sensitivity to light out.

If your doctor determines, that the chorioretinitis was caused by another medical disorder, you must also treat the underlying condition. Probably, Further review, to try to determine the cause of the chorioretinitis.

Prevention chorioretinitis

Because chorioretinitis is often caused by infections or systemic illnesses, The following steps, to reduce the likelihood of disease:

• Consult your doctor, If you feel pain, there are problems with vision or any other eye problems;
• If you have an autoimmune disease, you need to follow your doctor's recommendations for treatment and undergo regular examination by an ophthalmologist.