Retinitis Shingles

Retinitis circinata (syn.: ring-shaped retinal degeneration, ring-shaped retinitis, circular retinitis) is an inflammation of the retina of the eye, which manifests itself in the form of ring-shaped foci of degeneration.

In this disease, one or more concentric circles or arcs appear on the retina surrounding a relatively unchanged central area. These ring-shaped lesions represent areas of retinal photoreceptor degeneration.

The main symptoms of retinitis zoster include impaired central vision, loss of sensitivity in the affected area of ​​the retina, the appearance of scotomas and metamorphopsia.

The causes of this disease can be different - infectious, toxic, vascular. Most often, retinitis zoster develops due to infectious diseases (syphilis, tuberculosis) or is a manifestation of systemic autoimmune diseases.

Treatment depends on the cause of retinitis and includes the use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, anticoagulants and other drugs. The prognosis with timely treatment can be relatively favorable.

Retinitis zoster is a retinological disease in which an internal scar gradually forms and the eye area is covered with thick, cloudy mucus, which leads to poor visual perception. If the disease is not treated, the likelihood of developing glaucoma increases. This disease leads to complete or partial atrophy of the eye area. The quality of sleep, irritability, vision deteriorate, vital activity decreases, and destabilization of the functioning of internal organs is observed. There is a prospect of increased pressure in the eyes.