10.5677/2011-1-6
Pathengay, Avinash
Avinash
Pathengay
Aylward, William
William
Aylward
Raju, Biju
Biju
Raju
Gangadhar, Jalli
Jalli
Gangadhar
Babu, Kolli Goverdhan
Kolli Goverdhan
Babu
Mocherla, Shobha
Shobha
Mocherla
Dancing nematodes in the eye
Video Journal of Vitreoretinal Surgery
2011
CreativeWork
cysticercosis
eye infection
intraocular
nematodes
vitrectomy
610 Medical sciences; Medicine
2011
en
Video Journal of Vitreoretinal Surgery; ISSN 2191-8473
Ocular nematode infections such as cysticercosis, diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis (DUSN) and filariasis are commonly seen in the developing nations of the world. In this video, we will highlight the features and management of five cases comprising of cysticercosis (intravitreal, subretinal and inside the anterior chamber), diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis and ocular filariasis. The epidemological features, clinical characteristics and medical and surgical options are highlighted. When alive, an intra-vitreal cysticercus can move and shy away with undulating movements from the light of an indirect ophthalmoscope. Medical treatment is ineffective and surgical removal of the cyst is the treatment of choice. DUSN causes vitritis, optic disc inflammation and transient recurrent crops of grey-white outer retinal lesions caused by movements of the worm. Laser photocoagulation of the nematode is the treatment of choice. Ocular filariasis may occur as iritis or motile dirofilarial worm seen in the sub-conjuncival space which can be surgically removed. Viewing this video will enable you to understand the epidemiology, clinical features and management techniques of some intra-ocular nematodes.
Video Journal of Vitreoretinal Surgery; ISSN 2191-8473