It is an immunological disorder of the eye characterized pars planitis is benign condition, there can be significant vision loss in extreme cases. It affects both eyes (80%).

Symptoms

• History of floaters
• Defective vision
• Swelling of the eye
• There can be significant vision loss in extreme cases. 

Tests and Examination

• Slit lamp examination shows mild aqueous flare, fine KP’s at the back of cornea.
• Fundus examination shows whitish exudates near ora serrata in the inferior quaternt (snow ball appearance

Treatments

• Oral Corticosteroids   and repeated periocular injections some occations.
• Immunosuppressive drugs- Cyclosporine, Methotrexate, and others
• Peripheral cryotherapy

Complications

Long standing cases of pars planitis can manifest as cystoids macular odema, cataract and tractional retinal detachment.