Multiple studies around the world suggest that syphilis is re-emerging. Ocular syphilis–with a
wide range of presentations, most of which are subtypes of uveitis–has become an …

In this comprehensive review, we delve into the significance of the ocular fundus
examination in diagnosing and managing systemic infections at the bedside. While the …

Purpose To report the demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of ocular syphilis
based on a 6-year case series study from an eye center in East-China. Methods A total of …

Abstract Background/Objectives Ocular syphilis is a vision-threatening disease that can lead
to permanent blindness if left untreated. The global re-emergence of syphilis warrants …

Scleritis and episcleritis are rare, but potentially sight-threatening forms of syphilis. To
provide a full description of this neglected subset of ocular syphilis, we evaluated the …

Background Screening for syphilis increasingly relies on positive treponemal rather than
nontreponemal tests (rapid plasma reagin [RPR]). We compared ocular syphilis in patients …

Purpose To report the case of an immunocompetent 62-year old woman with acute syphilitic
posterior placoid chorioretinitis. Observations The patient presented with sudden, painless …

We report the findings observed in a young woman with ocular syphilis complicated with
retinal and disc neovascularization successfully treated with intravitreal bevacizumab …

Background: Syphilis is an uncommon cause of optic nerve head edema; however,
differentiating syphilis from other etiologies of optic nerve head swelling may be challenging …

Purpose To report an atypical bilateral hypopyon presentation of syphilitic uveitis.
Observations A 38-year-old male presented with a 2-day history of bilateral progressive …