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Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome.

R L Johnston1, P C Mitchell, A M Berman

  • 1Omni Eye Services of Wilmington, DE 19808.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is a fungal eye infection. Laser treatment effectively regressed a subretinal neovascular membrane, significantly improving vision in a patient with POHS.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Mycology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is a common fungal infection affecting the eye.
  • Key ocular findings include peripapillary atrophy, peripheral punched-out lesions, and macular subretinal neovascular membranes.
  • Subretinal neovascularization can lead to significant visual impairment.

Observation:

  • A patient with POHS presented with a parafoveal subretinal neovascular membrane.
  • The patient's initial visual acuity was 20/70 in the affected eye.
  • This case highlights a specific clinical presentation within the spectrum of POHS.

Findings:

  • Laser photocoagulation was utilized to treat the subretinal neovascular membrane.
  • The treatment resulted in the regression of the parafoveal subretinal neovascular membrane.
  • Visual acuity in the treated eye improved dramatically to 20/20.

Implications:

  • Laser photocoagulation demonstrates efficacy in managing subretinal neovascular membranes in POHS.
  • Early intervention may prevent or reverse vision loss associated with POHS complications.
  • This case supports laser treatment as a viable option for improving visual outcomes in specific POHS cases.

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