Inflammatory diseases of the eye

Czech version

Authors: A. Feuermannová
Authors‘ workplace: Oční klinika Lékařské fakulty UK a FN, Hradec Králové, přednosta prof. MUDr. Pavel Rozsíval, CSc.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2007; 53(5): 521-523
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Overview

Inflammatory diseases of the eye represent a non-homogenous group of diseases that can lead to impaired vision or even the loss of the eye. In her work the author gives a brief and self-contained overview of the most frequent diseases, including their symptoms and clinical image.

Key words:
uveitis – iridocyclitis – iritis – retinitis – chorioretinitis

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