It manifests in a number of ways, but common symptoms include sudden onset of pain, redness, and sensitivity to light, chronic floaters, or a gradual decrease in vision.
Diagnosis is aimed at finding an underlying cause.
Depending on the symptoms, useful diagnostic tests include syphilis serology, chest x-ray, Lyme antibody titer, PPD skin test, and skin test for anergy. Treatment, including the use of corticosteroids or antibiotics, is based on the underlying etiology.