Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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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?
Elite in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Dr. Careen Lowder
Ophthalmology
Elite in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Dr. Careen Lowder
Ophthalmology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2022 East 105th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2020
Experience:
56+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Portuguese
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Careen Lowder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 56 years. Dr. Lowder is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lowder is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1983.

Elite in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Dr. James P. Dunn
Ophthalmology
Elite in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Dr. James P. Dunn
Ophthalmology
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

James Dunn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Dunn is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Dr. Debra A. Goldstein
Ophthalmology
Elite in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Dr. Debra A. Goldstein
Ophthalmology
259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
312-695-8150
Experience:
38+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Debra Goldstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified).

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What are the latest Birdshot Chorioretinopathy Clinical Trials?
Longitudinal Cohort Study of Patients With Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
Longitudinal Cohort Study of Patients With Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other

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