Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
ISSN: 2329-8731
Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Eye Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
She is the member of TEURETINA Young Ophthalmologists, American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologists, Turkish Ophthalmology Association Young Ophthalmologists Group, Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association. His research interest is Vitreous Macula and Retinal Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Medical Retina, Clinical Electrophysiology, Uvea Diseases . Her Research field isMedical and surgical retina (retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetes-related retinal diseases and other macular diseases).
Short Commentary
Ocular Syphilis- An Unusual Case Presentation of the Great Imitator and
Minireview of the literature
Author(s): Sami Yılmaz*, Ayşegul Mavi Yıldız and Remzi Avcı
Infectious uveitis is a common entity representing 15–20% of all uveitis cases worldwide. The aim of this short commentary
is to provide a summary of the identification, treatment, and complications associated with syphilitic uveitis. While syphilitic
uveitis may involve any part of the eye from cornea to optic nerve and retina, the most devastating complications are
represented by posterior segment involvement. As syphilitic uveitis can mimic various types of immun-mediated uveitis, clinical
suspicion, recognizing certain clinical features including multi-modal imaging characteristics are crucial for visual recovery and
preservation... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8731.20.08.198