Nematode in the retina.
An unidentified nematode in the retina of an otherwise healthy young lady causing inflammation and exudation is reported. The worm was destroyed by Xenon photocoagulation, There was complete recovery and remarkable improvement in visual acuity.
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CBM Ophthalmic Institute, Little Flower Hospital, Angamally.
D000328:Adult; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery