Chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis (lat. chorio-retinitis or retinochoroiditis, from ancient Greek χωρίον - place, chorion and οὐρητήνωμα - cecum + -itis = inflammation, -ōsē - suffix of a feminine noun) - inflammation of the macula and choroid. Synonyms: choriodenitis, retinochoroiditis, choridioretinitis[1]

Chorioretinitis is a separate article in the TSB dictionary



Chorioretinitis: understanding, symptoms and treatment

Chorioretinitis, also known as retinochoroiditis, is an inflammatory disease that affects the choroid and retina of the eye. This condition can cause a variety of vision problems and requires medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.

The choroid is a layer of tissue located under the retina of the eye. It is responsible for supplying nutrients and blood to the retina, which in turn plays a key role in vision. When the choroid and retina become inflamed, chorioretinitis occurs.

Symptoms of chorioretinitis may include