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What is the modality of treatment for a chorioretinal scar in a boy of 12 yr possibly due to a cong.toxoplasmosis who has developed nystagmus ?
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Ocular toxoplasmosis: Can cause scarring of the retina after the initial inflammation has subsided. Once a scar has developed there will be an absolute loss of photoreceptor activity in that area. At this time, the retinal tissue cannot be replaced. Research is active to find a solution for this problem but not yet available. Maximizing the patients current vision will help to some degree.
Answered 12/28/2013
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Toxo: If it is an inactive and stable chorio-retinal scar then the treatment is observation. If the toxoplasmosis has re-activated and there is inflammation associated with the scar, then it would may likely require treatment with a retina specialist. Nystagmus may be treated with eye muscle surgery depending on type and severity. This would require an evaluation with a pediatric ophthalmologist.
Answered 1/16/2014
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