A review article on neuroretinitis

Author: Franz Marie Cruz ^{1
,

2
,

3
,

4} ; Cheryl A. Arcinue ^{1
,

4}
Author Information

1. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
2. Eye Institute, St. Lukes Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
3. Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute, Makati, Philippines
4. Asian Eye Institute, Makati City, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Idiopathic neuroretinitis
MeSH: Retinitis; Cat-Scratch Disease
From: Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2018;43(1):3-9
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Neuroretinitis is an inflammatory optic neuropathy with a classic fundoscopic appearance of optic disc swelling and hard exudates on the macula in a star formation. It can be a manifestation of systemic, infectious or autoimmune disease. In nearly half of cases, the etiology is idiopathic. This review aims to summarize the clinical presentation, fundoscopic mimics, etiologies, investigation, and treatment of neuroretinitis. Cat-scratch disease, the most common cause of infectious neuroretinitis, and recurrent idiopathic neuroretinitis, which can cause ocular morbidity, are discussed in detail.
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