The ghost of the great imitator: prognostic factors for poor outcome in syphilitic uveitis.

Background: Syphilitic uveitis is reemerging globally, may lead to any type of intraocular inflammation, and is potentially sight-threatening. We aim to characterize clinical features and prognostic factors in patients with syphilitic posterior uveitis.

Methods: Retrospective chart review at two tertiary university-based referral centers in Brazil.