chorioretinitis
/ˌkɔrioʊˌrɛtɪˈnaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eye, often caused by infection or autoimmune disease, which can lead to vision problems.
- Chorioretinitis is sometimes associated with toxoplasmosis or other infections.
- The patient was diagnosed with chorioretinitis after complaining of blurred vision and eye pain.
- Treatment for chorioretinitis usually involves medication to reduce inflammation and fight the underlying cause.