Surgical outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated with ocular toxoplasmosis / Resultados cirúrgicos do descolamento regmatogênico de retina associado à toxoplasmose ocular

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of surgical treatment of retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis. Methods: A retrospective analysis of data from patients who had undergone vitreoretinal surgery for retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis was conducted. The parameters that were analyzed include surgical procedures, anatomical outcomes, visual acuity, and postoperative complications. Results: This study included 22 patients, of which 13 were female (59.1%). The mean age was 28.5 years (SD ± 14.5, range 12-78 years) and the follow-up period varied from 1 to 163 months (mean 64 months). The mean baseline best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 2.0 logMAR (SD ± 1.0). A total of 31 surgeries were performed, and the retina was reattached in 15 patients (68.2%) immediately after the first surgery and in 20 patients (90.9%) at a later point. The mean postoperative BCVA improved to 1.3 logMAR (SD ± 0.9) (p<0.05). Nineteen patients (86.4%) underwent cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant, and 12 patients (60.0%) underwent silicone oil removal. Five patients (22.7%) exhibited elevated intraocular pressure, and 1 patient (4.5%) developed hypotonia. Conclusion: Surgical treatment of retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis resulted in considerable anatomical and functional improvement. Although PPV with silicone oil injection demonstrated the best outcomes, it is not reasonable to conclude that this is the best surgical approach given the small number of patients included in this study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados anatômicos e funcionais após o tratamento do descolamento de retina secundário à toxoplasmose ocular. Métodos: Análise retrospectiva de dados de um banco de dados validado, que incluiu registros de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia vitreorretiniana para descolamento de retina secundário a toxoplasmose ocular. Foram analisados procedimentos cirúrgicos, sucesso anatômico, acuidade visual e complicações pós-operatórias. Resultados: Foram avaliados 22 olhos de 22 pacientes. Treze eram do sexo feminino (59,1%) e a idade média era de 28,5 anos (DP ± 14,5, intervalo de 12 a 78 anos). O período de acompanhamento variou de 1 a 163 meses (média de 64 meses). A melhor acuidade visual corrigida (BCVA) foi 2,0 logMAR (SD ± 1,0). Em geral, entre retinopexia (RSB) e vitrectomia pars plana (PPV) utilizando injeção de óleo de gás ou de silicone (SO), realizaram-se 31 cirurgias. A retina foi considerada colada em 15 olhos (68,2%) na primeira cirurgia e em 20 olhos (90,9%) ao final do estudo. A BCVA pós-operatória média melhorou para 1,3 logMAR (SD ± 0,9) (p<0,05). Dezenove olhos (86,4%) foram submetidos à cirurgia de catarata com implante de lente intraocular e 12 olhos (60,0%) tiveram remoção de óleo de silicone. Cinco olhos (22,7%) desenvolveram pressão intraocu­lar elevada e 1 (4,5%) desenvolveu hipotonia. Conclusão: A abordagem cirúrgica no descolamento de retina secundária a toxoplasmose ocular permitiu importante melhora anatômica e funcional. Embora a PPV com injeção de óleo de silicone tenha demonstrado melhores resultados, não é viável afirmar que é a melhor técnica cirúrgica, devido ao pequeno número e às particularidades dos olhos tratados.

Surgical outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated with ocular toxoplasmosis.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of surgical treatment of retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of data from patients who had undergone vitreoretinal surgery for retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis was conducted. The parameters that were analyzed include surgical procedures, anatomical outcomes, visual acuity, and postoperative complications. RESULTS: This study included 22 patients, of which 13 were female (59.1%). The mean age was 28.5 years (SD ± 14.5, range 12-78 years) and the follow-up period varied from 1 to 163 months (mean 64 months). The mean baseline best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 2.0 logMAR (SD ± 1.0). A total of 31 surgeries were performed, and the retina was reattached in 15 patients (68.2%) immediately after the first surgery and in 20 patients (90.9%) at a later point. The mean postoperative BCVA improved to 1.3 logMAR (SD ± 0.9) (p<0.05). Nineteen patients (86.4%) underwent cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant, and 12 patients (60.0%) underwent silicone oil removal. Five patients (22.7%) exhibited elevated intraocular pressure, and 1 patient (4.5%) developed hypotonia. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment of retinal detachment secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis resulted in considerable anatomical and functional improvement. Although PPV with silicone oil injection demonstrated the best outcomes, it is not reasonable to conclude that this is the best surgical approach given the small number of patients included in this study.

Combined branch retinal vein and artery occlusion in toxoplasmosis.

A 22-year-old man complained of low visual acuity and pain in his left eye for five days. His ophthalmological examination revealed 2+ anterior chamber reaction and a white, poorly defined retinal lesion at the proximal portion of the inferotemporal vascular arcade. There were retinal hemorrhages in the inferotemporal region extending to the retinal periphery. In addition, venous dilation, increased tortuosity, and ischemic retinal whitening along the inferotemporal vascular arcade were also observed. A proper systemic work-up was performed, and the patient was diagnosed with ocular toxoplasmosis. He was treated with an anti-toxoplasma medication, and his condition slowly improved. Inferior macular inner and middle retinal atrophy could be observed on optical coherence tomography as a sequela of ischemic injury. To our knowledge, this is the first report of combined retinal branch vein and artery occlusion in toxoplasmosis resulting in a striking and unusual macular appearance.

Combined branch retinal vein and artery occlusion in toxoplasmosis / Oclusão combinada de ramo arterial e venoso retinianos em toxoplasmose

ABSTRACT A 22-year-old man complained of low visual acuity and pain in his left eye for five days. His ophthalmological examination revealed 2+ anterior chamber reaction and a white, poorly defined retinal lesion at the proximal portion of the inferotemporal vascular arcade. There were retinal hemorrhages in the inferotemporal region extending to the retinal periphery. In addition, venous dilation, increased tortuosity, and ischemic retinal whitening along the inferotemporal vascular arcade were also observed. A proper systemic work-up was performed, and the patient was diagnosed with ocular toxoplasmosis. He was treated with an anti-toxoplasma medication, and his condition slowly improved. Inferior macular inner and middle retinal atrophy could be observed on optical coherence tomography as a sequela of ischemic injury. To our knowledge, this is the first report of combined retinal branch vein and artery occlusion in toxoplasmosis resulting in a striking and unusual macular appearance.

RESUMO Um paciente do sexo masculino, com 22 anos de idade, queixou-se de redução da acuidade visual no olho esquerdo por 5 dias. O exame oftalmológico mostrou reação de câmara anterior 2+ e uma lesão retiniana esbranquiçada, pouco definida, na porção proximal da arcada vascular temporal inferior. Foram observadas hemorragias retinianas na região temporal inferior estendendo-se à periferia, assim como ingurgitamento venoso, aumento da tortuosidade e palidez isquêmica da retina no mesmo quadrante. Exames laboratoriais corroboraram o diagnóstico de toxoplasmose ocular. O paciente melhorou lentamente após tratamento apropriado. Foi evidenciada atrofia da retina macular inferior interna e média à tomografia de coerência óptica, como sequela da isquemia retiniana. Para nosso conhecimento, este é o primeiro relato de oclusão retiniana combinada de ramo arterial e venoso em toxoplasmose ocular, levando a um aspecto fundoscópico atípico e peculiar.

Ophthalmologic findings in hepatitis C patients treated with pegylated interferon α-2b and ribavirin.

PURPOSE: To identify the effect of pegylated interferon ƒ¿-2b and ribavirin treatment in the ocular fundus examination, visual acuity, and visual field. METHODS: Prospective observational study was performed at the Hepatology Clinic of Sao Jose Regional Hospital and at the Vitreoretinal Department at the Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital in patients with chronic hepatitis C before and during treatment with pegylated interferon ƒ¿-2b together with ribavirin. RESULTS: Six (37.5%) of 16 patients developed retinopathy during the treatment, two of which (12.5%) presented retinal hemorrhage, and four patients (6 eyes) presented cotton-wool spots (25%) that regressed during the treatment. One patient (6.25%) presented transient decrease in visual acuity during the treatment and recovered spontaneously without specific therapy. CONCLUSION: Recommended treatment methods for hepatitis C may cause transient retinopathy, commonly without any damage to visual function in most patients. Although ocular involvement is rare, follow-up with an ophthalmologist is recommended during the course of the hepatitis C medication.

Ophthalmologic findings in hepatitis C patients treated with pegylated interferon α-2b and ribavirin / Achados oftalmológicos nos pacientes portadores de hepatite C em tratamento com interferon peguilado α-2b e ribavirina

Purpose: To identify the effect of pegylated interferon α-2b and ribavirin treatment in the ocular fundus examination, visual acuity, and visual field. Methods: Prospective observational study was performed at the Hepatology Clinic of São José Regional Hospital and at the Vitreoretinal Department at the Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital in patients with chronic hepatitis C before and during treatment with pegylated interferon α-2b together with ribavirin. Results: Six (37.5%) of 16 patients developed retinopathy during the treatment, two of which (12.5%) presented retinal hemorrhage, and four patients (6 eyes) presented cotton-wool spots (25%) that regressed during the treatment. One patient (6.25%) presented transient decrease in visual acuity during the treatment and recovered spontaneously without specific therapy. Conclusion: Recommended treatment methods for hepatitis C may cause transient retinopathy, commonly without any damage to visual function in most patients. Although ocular involvement is rare, follow-up with an ophthalmologist is recommended during the course of the hepatitis C medication. .

Objetivo: Identificar possíveis mudanças no exame de fundo de olho após o início do tratamento, bem como alterações na acuidade visual e campo visual. Métodos: Estudo observacional prospectivo realizado na Clínica de Hepatologia do Hospital Regional de São José e no Departamento de Vítreo e Retina do Hospital de Olhos Sadalla Amin Ghanem, em pacientes com hepatite C crônica antes e durante o tratamento com interferon peguilado α-2b associado à ribavirina. Resultados: Six (37,5%) dos 16 participantes desenvolveram retinopatia durante o tratamento, dois dos quais (12,5%) apresentaram hemorragia retiniana unilateral, e quatro pacientes com exsudatos algodonosos (25%), seis olhos, que regrediu durante o tratamento. Um participante (6,25%) apresentou diminuição transitória da acuidade visual durante o tratamento com recuperação espontaneamente sem tratamento específico. Conclusão: O tratamento recomendado para a hepatite C pode estar associado com o desenvolvimento de retinopatia transitória, geralmente sem dano à função visual na maioria dos pacientes. Embora o envolvimento ocular seja raro, o acompanhamento com o médico oftalmologista é recomendado durante todo o uso da medicação. .

Associação de microburaco macular e fosseta de papila / Association of macular microhole and optic disc pit

A fosseta de papila do nervo óptico e o microburaco macular são duas patologias raras, cuja probabilidade de coexistência se torna extremamente baixa, embora não haja relação fisiopatológica entre ambas, descreveremos um caso de associação das mesmas, acometendo comumente um olho, a fim de analisar as manifestações clínicas, os exames de OCT, angiografia, retinografia, biomocroscopia, o tratamento e a correlação entre ambas patologias.

Optic disc pit and macular microhole are two rare pathologies with an extremely low likelihood of coexistence, this paper will report an association of both pathologies in the same eye with the purpose of analyzing clinical manifestations, tests, angiography, OCT, retinography, biomocroscopy, treatment outcome and the connection between the optic disc pit and macular microhole.

[Posterior segment changes in microphthalmic eyes: case report]. / Alterações do segmento posterior na microftalmia: relato de casos.

Microphthalmos is a developmental ocular disorder defined as a small eyeball. The condition can be associated with abnormalities of anterior and posterior segments. The most common anterior characteristics include corneal opacities, angle-closure and a shallow anterior chamber and cataract. The main findings of posterior segment are uveal effusion, retinal folds, abnormalities of macular capillar vascularization, absence of foveal depression and peripheral retinoschisis. Three patients with microphthalmos were assisted and their OCT features of posterior segment were analyzed. The first case had uveal effusion syndrome, choroidal and retinal detachment treated with parcial sclerectomy at the four quadrants. The other case presented with neurosensory retinal fold at fovea and papillomacular area in both eyes without involvement of retinal pigment epithelium layer and choriocapillaris. The third patient showed absence of foveal depression. The main diferencial diagnosis for this condition is foveal hypoplasia.

[Clinical and tomographic aspects of macular microholes]. / Aspectos clínicos e tomográficos dos microburacos maculares.

PURPOSE: To describe the clinical aspects and evaluate optical coherence tomography of macular microholes. METHODS: Seven patients were assessed (8 eyes) with microholes of the macula. All patients underwent complete eye examination, fundus photography, fluorescent angiography and OCT-3 imaging. RESULTS: Ages ranged from 26 to 69 years. Six patients were female (85.7%) and five of them had microhole in the right eye. The presenting symptom was decrease in visual acuity (71.3%) and central scotoma in (14.3%). Five eyes (71.4%) had no defects shown by fluorescent angiography. A defect in the outer retina was demonstrated in all eyes on optical coherence tomography. The lesions were nonprogressive. CONCLUSION: Macular microholes are small lamellar defects in the outer retina. The condition is nonprogressive, generally unilateral and compatible with good visual acuity. Fundus biomicroscopy associated with an optical coherence tomography are the main elements in the diagnosis and study of this pathology.

Aspectos clínicos e tomográficos dos microburacos maculares / Clinical and tomographic aspects of macular microholes

OBJETIVO: Descrever os aspectos clínicos e tomográficos do microburaco macular. MÉTODOS: Estudaram-se pacientes portadores de microburaco macular de forma retrospectiva e observacional. Apurou-se história clínica, medida de acuidade visual, biomicroscopia de polo posterior, retinografia, angiofluoresceinografia retiniana e tomografia de coerência óptica. RESULTADOS: Examinaram-se oito olhos de sete pacientes portadores de microburaco macular. A idade variou entre 26 e 63 anos (média de 48,8 anos). Seis pacientes eram do sexo feminino (85,7 por cento). Cinco pacientes apresentaram o microburaco macular no olho direito (62,5 por cento). Quanto à sintomatologia, cinco indivíduos referiram diminuição da acuidade visual (71,4 por cento), um referiu escotoma central (14,3 por cento) e um não apresentou queixas visuais (14,3 por cento). A angiofluoresceinografia retiniana não mostrou alterações maculares em cinco dos olhos (71,4 por cento). À tomografia de coerência óptica, os oito olhos apresentaram uma lesão foveal hiporrefletiva e menor do que 100 micra, que acometia as camadas mais profundas da retina neurossensorial. CONCLUSÃO: Microburaco macular é um pequeno defeito lamelar presente na camada externa profunda da retina, que é evidente à biomicroscopia macular como uma lesão arredondada avermelhada de tamanho diminuto, levando a pouca repercussão na função visual, sem caráter progressivo. A história clínica, a acuidade visual, a biomicroscopia de fundo e a tomografia de coerência óptica são os principais elementos para a detecção e o estudo dos mecanismos fisiopatológicos responsáveis pela sua origem e evolução.

PURPOSE: To describe the clinical aspects and evaluate optical coherence tomography of macular microholes. METHODS: Seven patients were assessed (8 eyes) with microholes of the macula. All patients underwent complete eye examination, fundus photography, fluorescent angiography and OCT-3 imaging. RESULTS: Ages ranged from 26 to 69 years. Six patients were female (85.7 percent) and five of them had microhole in the right eye. The presenting symptom was decrease in visual acuity (71.3 percent) and central scotoma in (14.3 percent). Five eyes (71.4 percent) had no defects shown by fluorescent angiography. A defect in the outer retina was demonstrated in all eyes on optical coherence tomography. The lesions were nonprogressive. CONCLUSION: Macular microholes are small lamellar defects in the outer retina. The condition is nonprogressive, generally unilateral and compatible with good visual acuity. Fundus biomicroscopy associated with an optical coherence tomography are the main elements in the diagnosis and study of this pathology.