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=== Clinic === | === Clinic === | ||
* It is an entity, that contains of inflammation of retina | * It is an entity, that contains of inflammation of retina which may lead to blindness. | ||
* Its most common form called Retinitis pigmentosa | |||
* Its most common form | * Several infectious agents, including [[TPG, Toxoplasma gondii|TPG]], [[CMV, Cytomegalovirus|CMV]] and [[Candidiasis|candida]]. | ||
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* CMV retinitis is an important cause of blindness in AIDS patients. | * CMV retinitis is an important cause of blindness in AIDS patients. | ||
* Candida spreading to the retina from the bloodstream usually results in the production of several retinal abscesses. | * Candida spreading to the retina from the bloodstream usually results in the production of several retinal abscesses. | ||
=== Symptoms | === Signs / Symptoms === | ||
* First symptom is a slow loss of vision esp night vision | * First symptom is a slow loss of vision esp night vision | ||
* Later signs include loss of peripheral vision, leading to [[tunnel vision]]. | * Later signs include loss of peripheral vision, leading to [[tunnel vision]]. | ||
* In some cases, symptoms are experienced | * In some cases, symptoms are experienced unilaterally. | ||
* Experiencing floaters, flashes, blurred vision and loss of side vision in just one eye may be an early indication of onset of retinitis. | * Experiencing floaters, flashes, blurred vision and loss of side vision in just one eye may be an early indication of onset of retinitis. | ||
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* [[RVF, Rift Valley Fever|RVF]]: Vasculitis | * [[RVF, Rift Valley Fever|RVF]]: Vasculitis | ||
* [[VZV, Varicella Zoster Virus|VZV]] | * [[VZV, Varicella Zoster Virus|VZV]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:42, 14 June 2023
Clinic
- It is an entity, that contains of inflammation of retina which may lead to blindness.
- Its most common form called Retinitis pigmentosa
- Several infectious agents, including TPG, CMV and candida.
- CMV retinitis is an important cause of blindness in AIDS patients.
- Candida spreading to the retina from the bloodstream usually results in the production of several retinal abscesses.
Signs / Symptoms
- First symptom is a slow loss of vision esp night vision
- Later signs include loss of peripheral vision, leading to tunnel vision.
- In some cases, symptoms are experienced unilaterally.
- Experiencing floaters, flashes, blurred vision and loss of side vision in just one eye may be an early indication of onset of retinitis.