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Learn About Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

What is the definition of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy?
Birdshot chorioretinopathy is an eye condition in which painless, light-colored spots develop on the retina. These spots are scattered in a "birdshot" pattern. The effects of this condition on vision are quite variable; some individuals' vision is only mildly affected, whereas others experience a significant decline in vision, the appearance of floaters (small specks that appear in one's line of sight), night blindness, and other vision problems. The cause of Birdshot chorioretinopathy is currently unknown, but it is suspected to be an autoimmune disease.
What are the alternative names for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy?
  • Birdshot chorioretinopathy
  • BSCR
  • Birdshot chorioretinitis
  • Birdshot retinochoroiditis
  • Birdshot retinochoroidopathy
  • Multiple small, cream-colored lesions, symmetrically scattered mainly around the optic disk
  • Vitiliginous choroiditis
Who are the top Birdshot Chorioretinopathy Local Doctors?
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
 89.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

Herbert Boldt is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Boldt and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Melanoma of the Eye, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Boldt is currently accepting new patients.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
 89.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

James Folk is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Folk and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Folk is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
 89.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

Ian Han is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Han has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Birdshot Chorioretinopathy Clinical Trials?
Longitudinal Cohort Study of Patients With Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.

Summary: The purpose of this study is twofold: 1. To analyze the clinical features of a cohort of patients with birdshot chorioretinopathy (BCR), an inflammatory bilateral ocular disease, affecting the choroid and the retina. Various imaging techniques will be used to assess the effect of the disease on the retina and the choroid. A standardized assessment of the visual function will be performed with visu...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center