Living with Pars planitis
An eye condition with swelling in a narrow band inside the eye that can blur vision and cause floaters.
Understanding Pars planitis
It can lead to blurred vision, dark floating spots, and gradual vision loss. As it advances, cataracts, retinal detachment, or fluid in the retina (macular edema) may occur. It most often affects young men and usually isn't linked to another disease, but it can occur with conditions such as multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD describes these:
- Blurred vision
- Dark floating spots (floaters)
- Gradual vision loss
- Cataracts (in advanced cases)
- Retinal detachment (in advanced cases)
- Fluid in the retina (macular edema)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Autoimmune Association may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Autoimmune Association
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Autoimmune Association
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says it is generally idiopathic, which means the cause is not known. It can be linked to autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis.
Also known as: inflammation of pars plana of ciliary body; pars plana of ciliary body inflammation; pars plana of ciliary bodyitis; posterior cyclitis
Patient organizations
- Autoimmune AssociationPars planitis · United States
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