Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome
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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
Abstract:
Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is a commonly observed fungal infection. Ocular findings include peripapillary atrophy, peripheral punched-out lesions, and a macular subretinal neovascular membrane. Laser photocoagulation can be beneficial in reducing visual loss from macular scarring due to subretinal neovascular membranes. Herein we describe a patient with POHS in which laser treatment regressed a parafoveal subretinal neovascular membrane. Her vision improved from 20/70 to 20/20 in the treated eye.