Surgical management of retinal traction caused by toxocariasis.

Abstract

We reviewed the results of vitreous surgery in 12 eyes of 12 patients with tractional macular detachment from Toxocara canis. We performed a vitrectomy and membrane peeling in all eyes, with additional scleral buckling in four eyes. After a minimum of six months' follow-up, ten of the 12 eyes (83%) had complete retinal reattachment. Visual acuity improved in seven eyes, two had no change, and three eyes had decreased visual acuity. Good postoperative vision correlated best with good preoperative vision. Preoperative traction retinal folds through the macula were associated with a poor visual outcome.

• Authors: K W Small, B W McCuen 2nd, E de Juan Jr, R Machemer
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 108 Issue 1 Pg. 10-4 (Jul 15 1989) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2750830 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Fundus Oculi
• Humans
• Macula Lutea (surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Period
• Recurrence
• Retinal Detachment (etiology, pathology, surgery)
• Retinal Diseases (complications)
• Retinal Perforations (etiology, pathology, surgery)
• Toxocariasis (complications)
• Visual Acuity