Simplified diagnosis of rare eye diseases (IMAGE) Universitatsklinikum Bonn Caption The picture shows an eye affected by the rare serpiginous chorioretinopathy. The name comes from the "snake-like" spread of the disease across the retina. The ocular fundus photograph (left) shows areas of scarring in a light yellow tone. Active inflammatory lesions usually appear as light-colored areas on fundus autofluorescence (right). Credit University Hospital Bonn (UKB) Usage Restrictions The impression in connection with the service is free, while the image specified author is mentioned. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.