pars planitis

pars planitis

(pars pla-ni'tis) Inflammation of the anterior chamber, the anterior vitreous, and/or the peripheral retina of the eye. It commonly causes floaters and blurring of vision. The disease may occur in childhood or adulthood. It is associated with autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis or sarcoidosis and infectious diseases such as Lyme disease, syphilis, or tuberculosis. Treatments include treatment of the underlying illness and/or laser or cryotherapy. Synonym: intermediate uveitis