Retinitis

Inflammatory disorder of the retina characterized by leukocytic infiltration and retinal edema, potentially leading to photoreceptor damage, visual field defects, and permanent vision loss if untreated. Possible causes are infection (CMV, HSV, HZV, Toxoplasma gondii, Candida, syfilis, Lyme disease, tuberculosis), autoimmune (Lupus, Behçet's disease, Sarcoidosis), or trauma.