Sympathetic ophthalmia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011733",
  "term": "Sympathetic ophthalmia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare, bilateral, diffuse granulomatous inflammation of the uveal tract of both eyes, occurring after penetrating trauma or surgery to one eye. It is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks components of the healthy eye, triggered by exposure of ocular antigens from the injured eye. This condition can lead to severe vision loss in both eyes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoimmune"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1248 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sympathetic-ophthalmia/"
}