Retinal Vasculitis

Retinal vasculitis is inflammation of retinal arterioles/venules, associated with systemic autoimmune disease (lupus, sarcoidosis, Behcet) or infection. Clinical: retinal hemorrhages, vascular sheathing, cotton-wool spots, and macular edema. Treatment: investigate systemic disease; systemic corticosteroids/immunosuppression for autoimmune; targeted anti-infective therapy; anti-VEGF/laser for neovascularization.

Common Symptoms

Blurred vision; retinal hemorrhages/sheathing; cotton-wool spots; systemic autoimmune/infectious features

Causes and Pathogenesis

Immune/infectious inflammation of retinal vessels causes ischemia, hemorrhage, and leakage.

Treatment

Systemic steroids/immunosuppression; anti-infective; anti-VEGF/laser for neovascularization

Preventive Measures

Control systemic autoimmune disease; monitor.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.