How Will I Know if I Am Developing Ocular Histoplasmosis?
Most people with active ocular histoplasmosis have blurred or distorted vision in one or both eyes. Distorted vision is a very important symptom and should be reported promptly to your doctor. This may appear as straight lines looking wavy (doorways, telephone poles, flagpoles, etc.). Many people with decreased vision in one eye may not realize they have a problem because the remaining good eye compensates so well. It is very important to check each eye separately. Ocular histoplasmosis may affect both eyes, although the second eye may not become involved for many years. Ocular histoplasmosis is diagnosed with an eye examination involving dilation of the pupils. A special photograph test, which is often helpful is Fluorescein Angiography. In this test, dye is injected through an arm vein and pictures are taken of the eye as the dye circulates through the retina. These pictures are helpful in diagnosis and also serve as a road map for possible laser treatment. What Treatment Is Availabl
