What is choroiditis?

choroiditis, also known as the rear uveitis, is a rare inflammatory eye disease, which, according to national health institutions, affects only about 200,000 people in the United States. Choiroid is a layer of eye found on the back of the uvea. It consists of connective tissue and blood vessels. This layer may be ignited and swollen for various reasons, although in most cases doctors could not usually determine these causes.

It is generally assumed that choroiditis comes due to other patients that the patient may have. Choroiditis was often reported when the patient suffered from autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, AIDS or lupus, or serious viral infections such as shingles or herpes. Fungus infections, histoplasmosis, as well as parasitic condition, toxoplasmosis, can lead to choroiditis. The eye injury can also cause condition. It is possible that repeated injuries to Toko may be even more likely. In general, this affects only one eye. The vision is blurred in the affected eye whatIt makes it difficult to see and the eye is sensitive to light and can be painful and red. Soon the patient could see flashes of light and floating places. Gradually, the patient can lose his vision in the eye.

The treatment of an ophthalmologist usually first attempts to alleviate pain and swelling by using corticosteroids and pupils' dilators. It can also order an injection or prescribe oral drugs in cases where swelling is serious. A complete medical history and eye examinations should be performed. The doctor often orders tests to see if the patient suffers from any autoimmune disorders or infections. Operation, either conventional or laser, can be indicated when the patient becomes another condition of the eyes such as glaucoma or cataracts.

At this point, the prognosis of choroiditis cases is not very promising because it is so difficult to heal, because of the secrets that surround its causes. Inflammation of the sick eye can tRivate months and even years. This may result in progressive and even permanent loss of sight.