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Chapter-06 Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome

BOOK TITLE: Gems of Ophthalmology—Diseases of Uvea

Author
1. Chandra Suresh R
2. Meyer Mark D
ISBN
9789352702725
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18038_7
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
15
Author Affiliations
1. University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
2. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Chapter keywords
Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, POHS, clear vitreous, peripapillary atrophy, PPA, peripapillary chorioretinal atrophy, punched-out chorioretinal lesion, choroidal neovascular membrane, CNVM

Abstract

Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) is a significant cause of permanent visual loss primarily in the United States. This entity is also referred to as ocular histoplasmosis or presumed ocular histoplasmosis, all of which describe the same clinical scenario. The clinical findings consistent with POHS include a clear vitreous, peripapillary atrophy (PPA), peripheral punched-out chorioretinal scars and disciform macular changes. This chapter will review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, natural history, and treatment options of POHS. The clinical features of POHS include peripapillary chorioretinal atrophy, punched-out chorioretinal lesions, disciform macular lesions secondary to CNV and a clear vitreous. These findings may be unilateral, but most often are seen bilaterally.

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