Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome | |
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Retinal photograph of ocular histoplasmosis | |
Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is a syndrome affecting the eye, which is characterized by peripheral atrophic chorioretinal scars, atrophy or scarring adjacent to the optic disc and maculopathy.
The loss of vision in POHS is caused by choroidal neovascularization.