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Can Prednisone Help Cure Choroiditis?
Hi I am 43 year male suffering from choroiditis from 20 days.after complete diagnosis from specialist my doctor suggest me to take predinosone 70 mg for 7 days first and 60 mg for 7 days more. No pain no redness only vision not straight this problem is only on my left eye .right eye is good i don t use specticales till to date. is the suggested medicine from specialist OK,will it be completely cured. My diagnosis report is very normal no TB, no HIV, only uric acid is in border line Pls suggest me better way if any Thanks Birendra Kathmandu Nepal
Thu, 20 Jul 2017
it is inflammation of choroid or it is known as posterior uveitis it is anterior to retina. it is some time inflammation with retina and known as chorioretinitis. recommended treatment is steroid topical orally and subconjuctival injection tapering of steroid is to be done there is no other treatment available. monitoring is to be done and watch for steroid induced side effect.
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