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What is the definition of Ocular Toxoplasmosis?
Ocular toxoplasmosis is an infection in the eye caused by the parasite, Toxoplasm a gondii. Toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of eye inflammation in the world. Toxoplamosis can be acquired or present at birth (congenital), having crossed the placenta from a newly infected mother to her fetus. Most humans acquire toxoplasmosis by eating raw or undercooked meat, vegetables or milk products, or by coming into contact with infected cat litterbox or sandboxes. In individuals with compromised immune systems, Toxoplasm a gondii can reactivate to cause disease. Reactivation of a congenital infection was traditionally thought to be the most common cause of Ocular toxoplasmosis, but an acquired infection is now considered to be more common. A toxoplasmosis infection that affects the eye usually attacks the retina and initially resolves without symptoms. However, the inactive parasite may later reactivate causing eye pain, blurred vision, and possibly permanent damage, including blindness.
What are the alternative names for Ocular Toxoplasmosis?
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Who are the top Ocular Toxoplasmosis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Dr. Nicholas G. Anderson
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Dr. Nicholas G. Anderson
Ophthalmology

Southeastern Retina Associates PC

140 Capital Dr, Suite 2a, 
Knoxville, TN 
 (17.1 mi)
865-588-0811
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Nicholas Anderson is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Toxoplasmosis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Papilledema, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Dr. Scott M. Barb
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Dr. Scott M. Barb
Ophthalmology

Southeastern Retina Associates PC

1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Suite 207, 
Knoxville, TN 
 (23.3 mi)
865-588-0811
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Scott Barb is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Barb and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Toxoplasmosis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Barb is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Amy B. Young
Advanced in Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Dr. Amy B. Young
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Dr. Amy B. Young
Ophthalmology

Johnson City Eye Clinic

110 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 1, 
Johnson City, TN 
 (115.7 mi)
423-929-2111
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Amy Young is an Ophthalmologist in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Young and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Toxoplasmosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasmosis, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center