Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Khalid F. Tabbara
The Eye Center,
241 Makkah, Road, PO Box 55307, Riyadh 11534
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Outcome of Macular Toxoplasmosis
Author(s): Mahmoud O Jaroudi, Samir S Shoughy, Charbel Bou Chacra, Ammar Al Dawalibi and Khalid F. TabbaraMahmoud O Jaroudi, Samir S Shoughy, Charbel Bou Chacra, Ammar Al Dawalibi and Khalid F. Tabbara
Objective: To assess the structural and functional outcome of macular toxoplasmosis in a cohort of immunocompetent patients following treatment with antimicrobial agents and steroids. Methods: The medical records of 12 consecutive immunocompetent patients who presented to The Eye Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between 2001 and 2011 with acquired primary or recurrent macular toxoplasmosis were retrospectively reviewed. All patients filled a comprehensive uveitis questionnaire and underwent complete eyeexamination including visual acuity testing, funduscopy, OCT of macula, fundus photos and fluorescein angiography when indicated. Blood was drawn for toxoplasma antibodies and for other serologic work-up. All patients received systemic antimicrobial therapy in combination with corticosteroids. Structural (macular morphology) and functional (visual acu.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000379