Treatment of Posterior Uveitis in Ocular Toxocariasis
Clinical Scenario
This protocol covers posterior uveitis arising in the setting of ocular toxocariasis. Diagnosis is established on the basis of a positive history of contact with pets alongside suggestive ocular findings.
Management Approach
The approach to this condition centres on surgical intervention targeting the ocular complications that develop in the affected eye.
The complete regimen — including specific indications, criteria for each procedure, and the full management algorithm — is available via the link below.
References
- Ocular toxocariasis is diagnosed based on a positive history of contact with pets and suggestive ocular findings.
- Surgical treatment such as pars plana vitrectomy, cryopexy, and laser photocoagulation has been used to treat complications.
- Vitrectomy may be beneficial for patients with endophthalmitis, unrelieved vitreoretinal traction with retinal detachment, and also as an optical indication.
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.58470
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