Can Ocular Toxoplasmosis Be Cured?

Summary. Ocular toxoplasmosis is a potentially blinding cause of posterior uveitis. It predominantly affects children and young adults and is often recurrent. Current treatments do not effect a cure nor do they prevent recurrences.

How long does ocular toxoplasmosis last?

In individuals with a normally functioning immune system and mild symptoms that do not threaten the function of the eye, treatment may not be needed and symptoms may resolve within 4-8 weeks.

Does toxoplasmosis ever go away?

Once a diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is confirmed, you and your health care provider can discuss whether treatment is necessary. In an otherwise healthy person who is not pregnant, treatment usually is not needed. If symptoms occur, they typically go away within a few weeks to months.