<unk> <unk>  is an acquired inflammatory uveitis that belongs to the heterogenous group of white dot syndromes in which light-coloured (yellowish-white) lesions begin to form in the macular area of the retina. Early in the course of the disease, the lesions cause<unk>  and marked vision loss (if it interferes with the optic nerve) that ranges from mild to severe but is usually transient in nature.<unk>  is classified as an inflammatory disorder that is usually bilateral and<unk>  in onset but self-limiting. The lesions leave behind some<unk> ation, but visual acuity eventually improves even without any treatment (providing scarring doesn't interfere with the optic nerve). It occurs more commonly in females and is more likely to affect persons between 20 and 30 years of age, but has been seen in people aged 16 to 40. It is known to occur after or concurrently with a systemic infection (but not always), showing that it is related generally to an altered immune system. Recurrent episodes can happen, but are extremely rare.
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