Learn About 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.
Unmc Physicians
Steven Yeh is an Ophthalmologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Yeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Yeh is currently accepting new patients.
Moncef Khairallah practices in Monastir, Tunisia. Khairallah is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Their top areas of expertise are Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Tuberculous Uveitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Nesrine Abroug practices in Monastir, Tunisia. Abroug is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Their top areas of expertise are Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Published Date: November 08, 2023
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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