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I've been diagnosed with serpiginous choroiditis. looking for more information on it. can anyone help?

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Rare retina disease: It is a rare inflammatory retina problem that typically develops between age 30 and 70 years. The lesions in the choroide(eye) that last from weeks to months and involve scarring of the eye tissue. Recurrence of these lesions is common in this condition. Vision loss may occur in one or both eyes when the macula is involved. Treatment options involve anti-inflammatory and immune-suppressing med.

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. Abdul Khan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Rare disease: Serpiginous choroiditis is a rare, usually bilateral, chronically recurring, acute inflammatory entity which affects otherwise healthy middle-aged men or women. Usually causing painless decrease in vision. Both eyes are commonly affected, although the second eye may not develop lesions for weeks to years after the first eye. The exact cause of serpiginous choroiditis is not known.

Answered 4/9/2016

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