Description

Retinal vasculitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the blood vessels in the retina, which can lead to vision impairment or loss. It is often associated with systemic diseases and can present with various ocular symptoms.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients might refer to retinal vasculitis using terms like 'inflamación de los vasos retinianos' or 'vasculitis ocular', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register when discussing this condition to ensure clarity and professionalism.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with retinal vasculitis after experiencing sudden vision changes.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con vasculitis retiniana después de experimentar cambios repentinos en la visión.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing retinal vasculitis with uveitis; mispronouncing 'vasculitis' as 'vasculitis' with incorrect emphasis; mixing up related conditions like diabetic retinopathy.