Neuroretinitis

Neuroretinitis is a form of optic neuropathy characterized by acute inflammation of the retina with optic disc edema and stellate maculopathy.

• A characteristic pattern of macular exud...

Painless decrease in vision

• Typically unilateral

• Less commonly bilateral

Viral prodrome is common.

Comprehensive social history is necessary, including the following:

• Travel and exposure h...

Consider antibiotics for suspected CSD while serologies are pending.

• Adults: doxycycline plus rifampin (4)

• Children: despite the risk...

Systemic monitoring will depend on the symptoms and underlying etiology.

Ophthalmologic monitoring initially may be weekly to monitor for development of macular st...

H30.90 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye

H30.009 Unsp focal chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye

H30.899 Other chorioretinal inflammations, unspecified eye

H30.019...

For a patient with painless unilateral vision loss after a viral-like prodrome, consider neuroretinitis and refer immediately to an ophthalmologist for further evaluation including a c...