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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, causing substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide.
  • Ocular tuberculosis is a resurgent concern, affecting various parts of the eye and potentially mimicking other conditions.
  • A substantial portion of the global population is infected with TB, with millions of new cases and deaths annually.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the ocular manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies for tuberculosis affecting the eye.
  • To highlight that ocular tuberculosis can present without systemic disease activity.
  • To provide an update on recent advancements in the diagnosis and management of intraocular tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent publications focusing on diagnostic modalities and clinical features of ocular tuberculosis.
  • Analysis of studies evaluating the clinical significance of purified protein derivative tests and chest computerized tomography.
  • Inclusion of information on molecular diagnostic procedures for ocular tuberculosis.

Main Results:

  • Ocular tuberculosis presents with diverse manifestations across the anterior segment, posterior segment, and adnexa.
  • Systemic clinical activity is not always present in ocular tuberculosis cases.
  • Purified protein derivative tests and chest computerized tomography have shown clinical significance in diagnosis.
  • Molecular diagnostic procedures offer a novel approach to diagnosing ocular tuberculosis.

Conclusions:

  • Ocular tuberculosis requires careful diagnosis, as it can mimic various clinical entities and occur independently of systemic disease.
  • Integrated diagnostic approaches, including molecular methods, are essential for accurate identification.
  • Current literature provides updated insights into the management of intraocular tuberculosis.