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Fulltext Ocular Tuberculosis Initially Presenting as Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Mahyudin M, Choo MM, Ramli NM, Omar SS

Case Rep Ophthalmol, 2010 Aug 02;1(1):30-35.
PMID: 21116342

A 23-year-old man presented with central retinal vein occlusion. The retinal haemorrhages worsened and signs of retinal vasculitis appeared later as vision dropped from 6/60 to Counting Fingers. No signs of systemic disease were observed. Routine Mantoux test and chest radiograph were negative for tuberculosis. Fundus flourescein angiogram confirmed presence of retinal vasculitis. Both systemic and topical corticosteroid therapy were ineffective. Polymerase chain reaction analysis of vitreous fluid showed presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A full 6-month course of antituberculosis therapy was given and inflammation subsided. Vision improved to 3/60. This is a rare case of ocular tuberculosis without evidence of systemic infection, presenting first as a central retinal vein occlusion.
Fulltext Bilateral Giant Retinal Tear and Sequential Vitrectomy

Mustapha M, Roufail Franzco E

Case Rep Ophthalmol, 2017 08 17;8(2):436-439.
PMID: 28924443 DOI: 10.1159/000479728

PURPOSE: To describe the excellent outcome of surgery for bilateral giant retinal tears (GRTs) with better options of endotamponade.
METHODS: This is a case report of a 62-year-old man who presented with bilateral GRTs and associated retinal detachment. The tear in the right eye was supero-temporal and silicone oil was used as an endotamponade. The tear in the left eye was infero-temporal and perfluorocarbon liquid was used as an endotamponade.
RESULTS: The outcome at 6 months after surgery was excellent with visual acuities of 6/6 in both eyes.
CONCLUSION: Improved availability of endotamponade agents allows repair of bilateral GRTs to be done at the same time, with good surgical outcomes.

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