1.
Eye (Lond)
; 20(12): 1382-3, 2006 Dec.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16410810
2.
Eye (Lond)
; 18(6): 624-7, 2004 Jun.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14716322
RESUMEN
PURPOSE: To evaluate the visual outcome after direct laser photocoagulation of the worm in patients with early-stage diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis (DUSN). METHODS: We report on four patients with DUSN diagnosed in its early stage, in whom the worm was identified and destroyed by laser photocoagulation. RESULTS: In all the four cases, resolution of the inflammatory multifocal lesions was achieved within 1 month of treatment. After that period and during follow-up (mean 11.5 months), visual acuity improved in three eyes and remained unchanged in one eye. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of DUSN in its early stage followed by prompt location and destruction of the worm by photocoagulation may improve vision of affected patients.