1.Treatment of ocular toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
Kump Leila I. ; Paredes Ian ; Foster C. Stephen
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2004;29(2):88-93
Methods: This is a retrospective, noncomparative case series of four pregnant women who were treated for ocular toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
Results: All of the participants had violent and treatment-resistant toxoplasma retinochoroiditis during pregnancy, leaving three of them with decreased visual acuity in spite of aggressive therapy. Termination of pregnancy appeared to help the recovery in two patients.
Conclusion: Pregnant state may provoke the recurrence of ocular toxoplasmosis.
Female
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Adult
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Young Adult
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TOXOPLASMOSIS
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UVEITIS
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PREGNANCY
2.The effect of hemodialysis on intraocular pressure
Paredes Ian P ; Tosoc Abigail Teodora F ; Say Antonio S ; Yatco Mario M
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2002;27(1):14-17
Intraocular pressure was determined in 20 dialysis patients before, during and after dialysis. We examined the blood pressure, body weight and visual acuity before and after treatment. After dialysis, there was no statistically significant difference in blood pressure and body weight. No blurring of vision was noted. But a significant increase was noted in the intraocular pressure during dialysis. It is not yet clear what was the cause of intraocular pressure rise during dialysis. This. study suggests that all patients should undergo an ophthalmologic examination prior to dialysis. (Author)
Human
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Male
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Female
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Aged 80 and over
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Aged
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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DIALYSIS
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RENAL DIALYSIS/ADVERSE EFFECTS
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PERITONEAL DIALYSIS/ADVERSE EFFECTS
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INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
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HUMANS
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MALE
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FEMALE