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Neuroretinitis is inflammation of the retina and optic nerve of the eye. The condition can be caused by bacteria, viruses or autoimmune disease. It shares some features of optic neuritis. There is mostly central visual loss, which often recovers after some months, but often not completely.
There is no treatment that has proven to be helpful.
James Dunn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. 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.
Truhlsen Eye Institute
Steven Yeh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Yeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Eye Consultants Of Pennsylvania PC
. Dr. Traband is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Traband is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
Published Date: October 20, 2025
Published By: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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