subretinal fibrosis and uveitis: a case report

purpose: to report a case of subretinal fibrosis and uveitis (sfu) in a young man. patient and findings: a 31-year-old man presented with decreased vision without redness or pain or any systemic finding. clinical findings included decreased visual acuity to 3 m cf and trace cell and flare in the anterior chamber and anterior vitreous. there were findings compatible with multifocal choroiditis that progressed to subretinal fibrosis in the macula in 3-4 months resulting in further decrease in visual acuity. conclusion: in spite of many previous reports of sfu in women, it may occur in men. the patient should be followed carefully to detect early findings of subretinal fibrosis and to initiate appropriate treatment.