The macula in ocular toxoplasmosis

Arch Ophthalmol. 1984 May;102(5):697-8. doi: 10.1001/archopht.1984.01040030553014.

Abstract

Of 60 attacks of ocular toxoplasmosis, in 37 (62%) no apparent macular problems were demonstrated on inspection, in seven (12%) active retinitis was evident within 5 degrees of the umbo, and in seven (12%) some evidence was shown of mild macular edema; severe edema, such as cystoid macular edema, was uncommon.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Chamber / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lens, Crystalline / pathology
  • Light
  • Macula Lutea / pathology*
  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular / pathology*
  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular / physiopathology
  • Vision Tests
  • Visual Acuity
  • Visual Fields
  • Vitreous Body / pathology