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What is retinitis?
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Retinitis is retinal edema and necrosis leading to scarring.
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What causes retinitis?
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Retinitis is often caused by a virus, particularly CMV, HSV, and VZV. It can also be bacterial and parasitic.
3
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What is retinitis commonly associated with?
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Immunosuppression
Ophthalmology
flashcards
Decks in class (23)
# Cards
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Aqueous Humor Pathway7
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Refractive Errors17
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Cataracts4
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Glaucoma13
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Glaucoma Pharmacology17
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Conjunctivitis6
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Uveitis4
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration6
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Diabetic Retinopathy6
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Retinal Vein Occlusion2
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Retinal Detachment6
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Central Retinal Artery Occlusion3
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Retinitis Pigmentosa3
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Retinitis3
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Papilledema2
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Pupillary Control12
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Marcus Gunn Pupil3
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Horner Syndrome3
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Ocular motility5
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External structures of the Eye10
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Cranial Nerve 3, 4, and 6 palsies9
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Visual Field Defects13
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Internuclear ophthalmoplegia6
