Spectrum of diseases in ocular tuberculosis
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim: To study the spectrum of diseases in ocular tuberculosis and their management and to determine the complications, prognostic factors and visual outcome in this disease. Material and Methods: In this retrospective study we present 10 patients presenting to ophthalmology department. Comprehensive evaluation was done in all patients.OCT and FFA was done in selected patients and routine systemic investigations were done in all patients. Observation and Results: Two patients had granulomatous anterior uveitis out of which 2 had cystoid macular edema, 2 had intermediate uveitis, 3 had retinal vasculitis All patients were started on topical steroids and cycloplegics. Oral steroids were given in patients with intermediate uveitis and retinal vasculitis after induction phase of ATT regimen. All patients were started on Anti-tuberculous treatment regime in collaboration with the pulmonologist.
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Irfan Faraz, Vijaya Lakshmi B, Gopal Kishan M
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