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Macular Pucker: A Devastating Complication in Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
Syarifah Nur Humaira Syed Mohd Khomsah1, Julieana Muhammed1, Wan-Hazabbah Wan Hitam1
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, MYS.
Cureus
|March 9, 2023
Summary
Ocular toxoplasmosis can cause macular pucker, a serious complication. This case highlights treatment with azithromycin and prednisolone, though vision outcomes varied.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Ocular toxoplasmosis presents with diverse complications, including macular pucker, a significant cause of vision loss.
- Macular pucker, a condition where scar tissue forms on the macula, can lead to distorted or blurred central vision.
