Abnormal retinal morphology Severe retinitis Acute retinal necrosis 2025-10-26T18:48:12Z Retinal necrosis due to infection Retinal necrosis can result from vascular occlusion, viral infections such as varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or cytomegalovirus (CMV), or autoimmune processes. Clinically, acute retinal necrosis presents with retinal whitening, hemorrhages, and potential retinal detachment, often leading to severe visual impairment or blindness if untreated. Acute necrosis of the retina A condition characterized by the death of retinal tissue due to ischemia, infection, or inflammation.