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An Alternative and Validated Injection Method for Accessing the Subretinal Space via a Transcleral Posterior Approach
Published on: December 7, 2016
Our experience in the removal of intravitreal and subretinal cysticerci
1Retina Departamento of Clinica Barraquer, Instituto Barraquer de America, Bogota, Colombia.
Abstract:
Ocular cysticercosis is a rather infrequent entity even in developing countries. Several treatments have been proposed depending on the location of the organism within the eye. Three cases are described, emphasizing treatment of a subretinal cysticercus with sclerotomy instead of photocoagulation.

