Fundus topographical distribution patterns of ocular toxoplasmosis

BACKGROUND: To establish topographic maps and determine fundus distribution patterns of ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) lesions. METHODS: In this retrospective study, patients who presented with OT to ophthalmology clinics from four countries (Argentina, Turkey, UK, USA) were included. Size, shape and location of primary (1°)/recurrent (2°) and active/inactive lesions were converted into a two-dimensional retinal chart by a retinal drawing software. A final contour map of the merged image charts was then created using a custom Matlab programme. Descriptive analyses were performed. RESULTS: 984 lesions in 514 eyes of 464 subjects (53% women) were included. Mean area of all 1° and 2° lesions was 5.96±12.26 and 5.21±12.77 mm2, respectively. For the subset group lesions (eyes with both 1° and 2° lesions), 1° lesions were significantly larger than 2° lesions (5.52±6.04 mm2 vs 4.09±8.90 mm2, p=0.038). Mean distances from foveola to 1° and 2° lesion centres were 6336±4267 and 5763±3491 µm, respectively. The majority of lesions were found in temporal quadrant (p<0.001). Maximum overlap of all lesions was at 278 µm inferotemporal to foveola. CONCLUSION: The 1° lesions were larger than 2° lesions. The 2° lesions were not significantly closer to fovea than 1° lesions. Temporal quadrant and macular region were found to be densely affected underlining the vision threatening nature of the disease

Unilateral paraneoplastic optic disc edema and retinal periphlebitis in pineal germinoma

Purpose: To describe a unilateral ocular paraneoplastic syndrome in pineal germinoma. Observations: A 24-year-old male presented with diplopia, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. Cranial MRI showed a mass in pineal gland. Dorsal midbrain syndrome signs were present. Examination showed optic disc edema and segmental retinal periphlebitis in right and normal fundus in left eye. Rheumatologic work-up was negative. Brain biopsy confirmed pineal germinoma. Retinal findings were attributed to paraneoplastic syndrome. Resolution of optic disc edema and retinal periphlebitis occurred following chemotherapy and focal irradiation. Conclusions: and importance: To date there are two published case reports on bilateral optic disc edema and retinal periphlebitis occurring as a paraneoplastic syndrome in pineal germinoma. This is the first report on a patient with pineal germinoma who had unilateral paraneoplastic involvement characterized by optic disc edema and retinal periphlebitis and who showed complete resolution of ocular disease after treatment of underlying tumor. Keywords: Unilateral, Paraneoplastic syndrome, Pineal gland, Germinoma, Optic disc edema, Retinal periphlebiti

Assessment of Patient Satisfaction Following External Versus Transcanalicular Dacryocystorhinostomy with a Diode Laser and Evaluation if Change in Quality of Life After Simultaneous Bilateral Surgery in Patients with Bilateral Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Aim: To compare patient satisfaction and experience after external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR) versus transcanalicular DCR (TC-DCR) with a diode laser and to evaluate the change in quality of life following simultaneous bilateral DCR

Interferon Alpha for the Treatment of Cystoid Macular Edema Associated with Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis

Purpose: To report the efficacy and safety of interferon (IFN) alpha-2a in patients with cystoid macular edema (CME) associated with presumed ocular tuberculosis (TB)

Interferon Alpha for the Treatment of Cystoid Macular Edema Associated with Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis

Purpose: To report the efficacy and safety of interferon (IFN) alpha-2a in patients with cystoid macular edema (CME) associated with presumed ocular tuberculosis (TB)

Outcome comparison between transcanalicular and external dacryocystorhinostomy

AIM: To compare the outcomes achieved with external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR) and transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy (TC-DCR) using a multidiode laser in patients with bilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO)