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What is the definition of Neuroretinitis?

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.

Who are the top Neuroretinitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Neuroretinitis
Dr. Janet L. Davis
Ophthalmology
Elite in Neuroretinitis
Dr. Janet L. Davis
Ophthalmology
Referral may be required
900 Northwest 17th Street, 
Miami, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Janet Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Davis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Neuroretinitis
Dr. Thomas A. Albini
Ophthalmology
Elite in Neuroretinitis
Dr. Thomas A. Albini
Ophthalmology
Referral may be required
8100 Southwest 10th Street, 
Plantation, FL 
305-243-2020
Languages Spoken:
English, Croatian
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Thomas Albini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Albini is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Albini is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Neuroretinitis
Dr. James P. Dunn
Ophthalmology
Elite in Neuroretinitis
Dr. James P. Dunn
Ophthalmology
Referral may be required
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
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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 15 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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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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.

What are the references for this article ?

Moss HE, Balcer LJ. Inflammatory optic neuropathies and neuroretinitis. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 9.7.

Rolain J-M, Raoult D. Bartonella infections. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 27th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2024:chap 291.

Shi J, Danesh-Meyer HV, Bhatti MT. Neuroretinitis: a comprehensive review on aetiologies, clinical manifestations, and treatment options. Eye (Lond). 2025;39(2):238-250. PMID: 39537838 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39537838/.