Retinal vasculitis

Nepal J Ophthalmol. 2009 Jan-Jun;1(1):66-71. doi: 10.3126/nepjoph.v1i1.3675.

Abstract

Retinal vasculitis is an idiopathic inflammatory venous occlusion primarily affecting the peripheral retina of otherwise healthy young adults. Eales' disease is recognized as primary vasculitis of unknown etiology occurring in young adults. This article aims at the overall review of the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentations, pathology, management and prognosis of retinal vasculitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological*
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate / physiology*
  • Incidence
  • Nepal / epidemiology
  • Retinal Vasculitis* / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vasculitis* / epidemiology
  • Retinal Vasculitis* / etiology