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Parinaud syndrome - Treatment

Alternative Names

Oculoglandular syndrome; Dorsal midbrain syndrome

Treatment:

Depending on the cause of the infection, antibiotics may be helpful. Surgery may be necessary to clean away the infected tissues.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outlook depends on the cause of the infection. In general, if the diagnosis is made early and treatment starts immediately, the outcome of Parinaud syndrome can be very good.

Complications:

Eye complications can lead to blindness. The infection can spread to nearby tissues or into the bloodstream.

Calling your health care provider:

You should call your health care provider if you develop a red, irritated, painful eye.

Swollen lymph node

Reviewed last on: 8/22/2008
Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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