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Acute retinal necrosis syndrome
1Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang-Ming Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Acute retinal necrosis syndrome (ARN), a severe eye condition, often affects healthy males unilaterally. Varicella zoster virus is a common cause, leading to vision loss in most affected eyes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Virology
- Immunology
Background:
- Acute retinal necrosis syndrome (ARN) is a rare but severe ocular condition.
- It can lead to significant vision loss and occurs in otherwise healthy individuals.