[Specific immune complexes formed by retinal S antigens and S antibodies in infectious-allergic and post-traumatic uveitis]

A method for the detection in the blood of specific circulating immune complexes (S-CIC) formed by the retinal S antigen and S antibodies. S-CICs were disintegrated by ultrasonic treatment of blood serum samples, passive hemagglutination test and specific inhibition of passive hemagglutination were used in identification of S antigen and S antibodies. S-CICs were detectable in bilateral uveoretinitis and in suspected sympathetic ophthalmia and undetectable in unilateral processes, including those involving the retina.