Management of intra-vitreal cysticercosis.

BACKGROUND

south east Asia is an endemic zone for cysticercosis. Oocular cysticercosis is emerging as a common problem which if untreated can lead to severe visual loss in 3-5 years.

CASES: we describe here a case series of three patients with intravitreal cysticercosis and managed by surgical cyst removal by pars plana vitrectomy.

OBSERVATION: the procedure was successful in all cases to maintain anatomical integrity of the globe with some functional gain of vision.

CONCLUSION

surgical intervention in ocular intravitreal cysticercosis is an acceptable approach with good results.