Pars Planitis

When blurred vision, floaters, or eye discomfort appear without an obvious cause, one of the conditions to consider is pars planitis, a form of inflammation inside the eye that affects an intermediate area of the uvea, the middle layer of the eyeball.

How it presents: It usually causes blurred vision, floating spots or strands in the visual field and, at times, sensitivity to light.

What characterizes it: It is a type of uveitis that tends to occur in young people and can affect one or both eyes.

Which specialist treats it?: Its evaluation and follow-up are handled by the ophthalmologist, who examines the interior of the eye to confirm the diagnosis. In the presence of persistent changes in vision, the advisable thing is a timely ophthalmologic examination.