PubMed · 2000 · 39 citations · 0 references
MedicineInfectious DiseasesOphthalmologyOcular DiseaseOcular PathologyOphthalmic SurgeryInfectious Eye DiseaseParasitic Eye InfectionsInfectious Ocular DiseaseOcular CysticercosisOcular Parasitic DiseaseOcular Parasitic InfectionsParasitic Ocular DiseasePreventable BlindnessPrevention Of Ocular InfectionsResidual Effects
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.