S David1, E Mathai. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical manifestations, management and outcome of cases of ocular cysticercosis in India. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of records of patients presenting to the ophthalmology clinics, with cysticercosis, during years 1990-98. RESULTS: A total of 25 patients had ocular cysticercosis, during the period studied. Majority could be surgically removed without residual effects. However four patients (16%) had no useful vision left in the involved eye. CONCLUSION: Cysticercosis is still endemic in India and contributes to preventable blindness. Improving sanitation and health awareness are the only ways to prevent this infection.
OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical manifestations, management and outcome of cases of ocular cysticercosis in India. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of records of patients presenting to the ophthalmology clinics, with cysticercosis, during years 1990-98. RESULTS: A total of 25 patients had ocular cysticercosis, during the period studied. Majority could be surgically removed without residual effects. However four patients (16%) had no useful vision left in the involved eye. CONCLUSION:Cysticercosis is still endemic in India and contributes to preventable blindness. Improving sanitation and health awareness are the only ways to prevent this infection.
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