Recurrent Neuroretinitis in an Adolescent with Ulcerative Colitis

Abstract

Neuroretinitis refers to an optic neuropathy in which optic disc edema is accompanied by peripapillary or macular hard exudates. Most cases involve a single episode and have no associated systemic abnormalities. In rare instances, neuroretinitis may be recurrent and lead to progressive visual loss. We describe a patient with recurrent neuroretinitis who concurrently developed ulcerative colitis, the first report of this association.