Retinitis

Retinitis is inflammation of the retina, most often infective (cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, herpes) in immunocompromised or immunocompetent patients. Clinical: blurred vision, floaters, and a focal/white retinal infiltrate with overlying vitritis. Treatment: identify pathogen (CMV/toxoplasma/HSV); targeted systemic/intravitreal antivirals or antiparasitics; improve immune status in immunocompromised; monitor vision.

Common Symptoms

Blurred vision; floaters; focal white retinal infiltrate; vitritis; immunocompromised by cause

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/toxoplasma infection of the retina causes focal necrotizing retinitis and vitritis.

Treatment

Targeted antivirals/antiparasitics; improve immune status; monitor vision

Preventive Measures

Immune monitoring; treat systemic infection.

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.