Chorioretinitis sclopetaria occurs as a result of missiles penetrating into the orbit and grazing, but not perforating, the sclera. Localized destruction of both the retina and choroid develops adjacent to the impact site and these structures are subsequently replaced by a connective tissue response. Extensive damage is produced in the retinal circulation, which is not confined to the zones containing connective tissue plaques. Residual field defects are found to relate more closely to areas of retinal capillary non-filling than to the while scarred areas.