Inflammation of the choroid is one of the more serious eye diseases.
Inflammation of the choroid layer of the eye. It may be inflamed together with the iris and ciliary body, but often is involved alone and in patches {focal or multifocal choroiditis). Vision becomes blurred but the eye is usually painless.
Choroiditis refers to the inflammation of the choroid, which is the blood-rich layer of tissue located at the back of the eye. This condition can occur independently or as part of a broader inflammation that affects the entire eye. Choroiditis is commonly associated with infections such as toxocariasis or toxoplasmosis, and in rarer cases, with conditions like sarcoidosis, syphilis, and histoplasmosis. However, sometimes the cause of choroiditis remains unclear. While this condition is typically painless, it leads to blurred vision.
The treatment approach for choroiditis involves the use of corticosteroid medications to alleviate inflammation and antibiotic drugs to target any underlying infection that may be responsible. These interventions aim to reduce inflammation and combat the causative factors contributing to the condition.