A Review Article on Neuroretinitis

Authors

  • Franz Marie Cruz, MD, DPBO Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines; Eye Institute, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines; Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute, Makati, Philippines Author
  • Cheryl A. Arcinue MD, DPBO Asian Eye Institute, Makati City, Philippines Author

Keywords:

neuroretinitis, cat-scratch disease, idiopathic neuroretinitis

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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Published

2018-06-01

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1

Section

Original Article

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