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  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Ocular toxocariasis is an uncommon parasitic eye infection globally, primarily affecting children.
  • Parasitic eye infections are a significant cause of blindness worldwide.
  • The condition occurs in both rural and urban environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of ocular toxocariasis.
  • To highlight the importance of early intervention for visual outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical diagnosis based on lesion morphology.
  • Supportive laboratory data: serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) titers.
  • Advanced imaging techniques: optical coherence tomography, fluorescein angiography, CT, ocular ultrasound.

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by serological tests and imaging.
  • Treatment targets intraocular inflammation and vitreous membrane traction.
  • Early vitrectomy can be both diagnostic and therapeutic.

Conclusions:

  • Ocular toxocariasis requires a multi-faceted diagnostic approach.
  • Prompt management of complications is crucial for preserving vision.
  • Surgical intervention may offer significant benefits.