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ORPHA:279919Disease
What it is
A rare ophthalmic disorder characterized by inflammation of the posterior uveal tract (retina and choroid), due to an infectious etiology. Presenting symptoms are decreased visual acuity, visual field defects, floaters, photopsia, photophobia, and occasionally pain. Signs on examination include conjunctival injection, keratic precipitates, retrolental cells, inflammatory infiltrates on the retina, macular edema, and peripheral retinal neovascularization, among others. Complications (such as cataracts, band keratopathy, glaucoma, cystoid macula edema, and retinal detachment) may lead to permanent vision loss.
Key facts
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000 (United States)
- Age of onset
- All ages
- Classified as
- Disease
Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.
ICD-10 codes
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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