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title: Chorioretinitis
description: "Chorioretinitis is inflammation of the retina and underlying choroid. It can result from infections, autoimmune disease, or inflammatory disorders. ## Causes and symptoms Lesions may be solitary or multiple and can affect one or both eyes. - Blurred vision, floaters,…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/conditions-diseases/chorioretinitis/"
updated: "2025-12-16"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
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# Chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis is inflammation of the retina and underlying choroid. It can result from infections, autoimmune disease, or inflammatory disorders.

## Causes and symptoms

Lesions may be solitary or multiple and can affect one or both eyes.

- Blurred vision, floaters, and sometimes pain or light sensitivity
- Infectious causes such as toxoplasmosis, TB, syphilis, or viral disease
- Association with systemic autoimmune conditions like sarcoidosis
- Characteristic yellow-white retinal lesions with vitreous cells

## Treatment

Management depends on the underlying cause and severity.

- Targeted antimicrobial therapy for infectious cases
- Steroids or immunosuppressants for non-infectious inflammation
- Regular imaging with OCT and fundus photos to monitor response
- Low-vision support if permanent scarring involves the macula