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Ocular cysticercosis--a review of 25 cases
1Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|March 29, 2001
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.