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Smaoui A, Chassery M, Mesnard C, Merle H. [Choroidal neovascularization secondary to a macular toxoplasma scar: Case report of an 11-year-old girl]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2023; 46:e312-e316. [PMID: 37544783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- A Smaoui
- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Fort-de-France, hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, BP 632, 9726 Fort-de-France, Martinique.
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Fort-de-France, hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, BP 632, 9726 Fort-de-France, Martinique
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Fort-de-France, hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, BP 632, 9726 Fort-de-France, Martinique
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Fort-de-France, hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman, BP 632, 9726 Fort-de-France, Martinique
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Melo LAD, Paiva MRBD, Fernandes-Cunha GM, Silva-Cunha A, Mol MPG, Fialho SL. Clinical outcomes of intravitreal treatment for ocular toxoplasmosis: systematic review and meta-analysis. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2023; 56:e05522022. [PMID: 37222350 DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0552-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ocular toxoplasmosis is the leading cause of infectious posterior uveitis worldwide, accounting for 30-50% of all cases in immunocompetent patients. Conventional treatment is associated with adverse effects and does not prevent recurrence. Intravitreal drug administration can improve disease outcomes and reduce side effects. Herein, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of intravitreal injections for treating ocular toxoplasmosis. METHODS The systematic search was conducted using PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar with the descriptors "ocular toxoplasmosis" AND "intravitreal". We analyzed studies that met the inclusion criteria, i.e., experimental cases in patients treated intravitreally for ocular toxoplasmosis. Considering the systematic review, we focused on the number of intravitreal injections, the therapeutic drug class, and the presence of preexisting conditions. To assess the efficacy of intravitreal injections, a meta-analysis was performed using visual acuity, side effects, disease recurrence, and inflammatory responses as variables. RESULTS Intravitreal injection-induced side effects were rarely observed (0.49% [0.00, 1.51%] ). The use of antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory drugs afforded improved visual acuity (99.81% [98.60, 100.00%]) and marked effectiveness in treating ocular toxoplasmosis. CONCLUSIONS Intravitreal injections may facilitate the successful treatment of ocular toxoplasmosis. However, clinicians should carefully evaluate the presence of preexisting conditions for ocular toxoplasmosis or previous diseases, as these can impact the decision to administer intravitreal injections.
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- Lutiana Amaral de Melo
- Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Diretoria de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Faculdade de Farmácia, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Diretoria de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Diretoria de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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Alshammari A, Alabduljalil T. Choroidal neo-vascular membrane in a paediatric optic disc pit: A case report. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2022; 28:101751. [PMID: 36439653 PMCID: PMC9685289 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Purpose To report a paediatric patient with unilateral optic nerve pit found to have choroidal neo-vascular membrane in the same eye. Observation An 8-year old girl known to have a unilateral optic nerve pit presented with exotropia of the right eye. On examination, her vision was 20/40; sub-retinal haemorrhage was noted on clinical fundus exam and a sub retinal vascular net was confirmed on optical coherence tomography angiography. Conclusion and importance The unusual finding of a choroidal neo-vascular membrane in a known optic nerve pit case represents a new finding of a possible complication. Patients with optic nerve pit may be considered as candidates for OCT-angiography for further diagnosis and proper treatment leading to improved vision, care and prognosis.
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- Ahmad Alshammari
- Mohammad Abdulrahman Albahar Eye Centre, Ibn Sina Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait PO BOX 5, SAFAT, 12009, Kuwait
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- Department of Surgery, Kuwait University, Kuwait PO BOX 24923, SAFAT, 13110, Kuwait
- Corresponding author. Kuwait University, Jabriyah, Hawally Government, Kuwait.
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Ranjan R, Salian R, Verghese S, Manayath GJ, D'Souza P, Kanakath AV, Shah PK, Saravanan VR, Venkatapathy N. Pediatric choroidal neovascularization: Etiology and treatment outcomes with anti-vascular endothelial growth factors. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:2355-2367. [PMID: 34615395 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211048799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the etiology and treatment outcomes of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in a pediatric population with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF). METHODS Retrospective single center interventional case series. A total of 26 eyes of 23 consecutive pediatric patients with CNV of various etiologies were treated with intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents. RESULTS There were 15 males (65.2%) and eight females (34.8%), diagnosed with CNV during the study period. The mean age at presentation with CNV was 11.7 ± 3.3 years, (range 4-16 years) and the mean follow was 28.1 ± 18 months, (range 8-72 months). Inflammatory CNV was the most common etiology. The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and mean central macular thickness (CMT) at presentation, were logMAR 0.8 ± 0.3 and 367.6 ± 134.8 µm respectively. At the final visit, CNV in all eyes remained regressed with significant improvement in mean BCVA to logMAR 0.4 ± 0.4 (p < 0.0001) and mean CMT to 242.5 ± 82.4 µm (p < 0.0001). A mean of two intravitreal injections per eye was required for CNV regression. CONCLUSION Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy for pediatric CNV is an effective treatment in majority of affected eyes.
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- Ratnesh Ranjan
- Department of Retina and Vitreous services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Retina and Vitreous services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Retina and Vitreous services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Retina and Vitreous services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Retina and Vitreous services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Pediatric Retina and Ocular Oncology, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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Rishi P, Bharat RPK, Rishi E, Bhende M, Biswas J, Ahmed A, Sudharshan S. Choroidal neovascularization in 111 eyes of children and adolescents. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 42:157-166. [PMID: 34424436 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02018-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical features, management, and outcomes of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in children less than 18 years of age. METHODS This was a retrospective, case control study of 111 eyes of 96 patients. CNV was clinically diagnosed in all patients. Eyes were classified as those that were observed (Controls; Group 1) or those that had treatment (Cases; Group 2). CNV was categorized as regressed, persistent, or recurrent in order to evaluate the anatomical outcomes. RESULTS Of 96 patients, 68(71%) were male. Mean presenting age was 11.4 ± 3.4 years (median = 11 years, range = 1-17 years). CNV was bilateral in 15(16%) patients. Of 111 eyes, 38 eyes had treatment (Cases) and 73 eyes did not (Natural history group or Controls). Subfoveal CNV was seen in majority of cases (59%). Most common etiology was post-inflammatory (38%), followed by trauma (16%). Eyes were classified as those that were observed (controls; Group 1) or those that had treatment (cases; Group 2). In group 1, spontaneous regression of CNV was seen in 26(36%) eyes and there was no recurrence in this group. In group 2 following treatment, 25(66%) of 38 eyes achieved complete regression at mean 4.9 months and was persistent in 5 eyes. CNV recurrence was seen in 10 eyes with the mean time to first recurrence being 9 months. At presentation, mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of eyes with subfoveal CNV was logMAR 0.99 that improved to logMAR 0.63 with treatment. Mean follow-up was 17 months. CONCLUSION CNV results in significant visual decline in children; most commonly of post-inflammatory etiology. Treatment achieves high regression rates, albeit with limited visual improvement.
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- Pukhraj Rishi
- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India.
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India
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- Department of Uvea, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India
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- Department of Uvea, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India
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- Department of Uvea, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600006, India
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Khandwala NS, Hyde RA, Besirli CG. Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis with Chorioretinal Neovascularization in a Young Patient. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2021; 12:259-263. [PMID: 34054467 PMCID: PMC8138240 DOI: 10.1159/000512286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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We present a pediatric case to highlight the clinical appearance and management of choroidal neovascularization in the setting of active toxoplasma retinochoroiditis (TRC). A 17-year-old female presented with 2 days of blurry vision in her left eye. Retinal examination demonstrated a pigmented chorioretinal lesion with associated subretinal fluid, vessel sheathing, and adjacent intraretinal hemorrhage. She was diagnosed with active choroidal neovascularization and successful treatment with bevacizumab revealed an underlying active toxoplasmosis lesion. Choroidal neovascularization may rarely present during an acute case of TRC. Dual therapy with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody and anti-parasitic agents leads to improved visual outcomes.
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Murro V, Mucciolo DP, Giorgio D, Sodi A, Passerini I, Cipollini F, Virgili G, Giansanti F. Optical coherence tomography angiography cyclic remodeling of CNV in patients affected by Best macular dystrophy. Ophthalmic Genet 2020; 41:440-447. [PMID: 32643503 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2020.1786844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of photodynamic therapy and/or intravitreal injections on choroidal neovascularization in treatment-naïve patients affected by Best Macular Dystrophy using OCT-A. MATERIALS AND METHODS BMD patients with CNV treated using PDT and/or IV were included in the study. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmological examination, OCT and 3 × 3 mm OCT-A. The OCT-A images were analyzed using an open-source software (ImageJ) to assess the CNV membrane area (CNV-MA), the CNV vessel area (CNV-VA), and vessel density (VD) at the follow-ups (3 months after PDT and 1 month after IV). RESULTS Five eyes of four patients with CNV were included. All eyes received PDT as first-line therapy; 4 eyes underwent more than 1 treatment session: three eyes received 1 IV, whereas one eye had one further PDT. After PDT, the CNV-MA, CNV-VA, and VD quantitative parameters were obtained for four out of five eyes: in three eyes of two patients CNV-MA, CNV-VA, and VD first decreased and then gradually increased during follow-up, whereas in one eye of one patient CNV-MA, CNV-VA, and VD slightly increased. After IV the CNV-MA, CNV-VA, and VD had significantly decreased at the 1-month follow-up in three eyes of three patients. CONCLUSION OCT-A is an important tool for the diagnosis of both naïve and fibrotic CNV in BMD patients; it is a non-invasive method for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of neovascular lesions during follow-up. Our results have shown a cyclic remodeling of treated CNV in BMD patients using both PDT and IV.
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- Vittoria Murro
- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Genetic Diagnosis, Careggi Teaching Hospital , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence , Florence, Italy
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Grzybowski A, Kanclerz P. The Role of Steroids and NSAIDs in Prevention and Treatment of Postsurgical Cystoid Macular Edema. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 24:4896-4902. [PMID: 30727876 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190206104524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) remains one of the most common visionthreatening complication of phacoemulsification cataract surgery (PCS). Pharmacological therapy is the current mainstay of both prophylaxis, and treatment of PCME in patients undergoing PCS. We aimed to review pharmacological treatment options for PCME, which primarily include topical steroids, topical nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), periocular and intravitreal steroids, as well as anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy. METHODS The PubMed and Web Of Science web platforms were used to find relevant studies using the following keywords: cataract surgery, phacoemulsification, cystoid macular edema, and pseudophakic cystoid macular edema. Of articles retrieved by this method, all publications in English and abstracts of non-English publications were reviewed. Other studies were also considered as a potential source of information when referenced in relevant articles. The search revealed 193 publications. Finally 82 articles dated from 1974 to 2018 were assessed as significant and analyzed. RESULTS Based on the current literature, we found that corticosteroids remain the mainstay of PCME prophylaxis in uncomplicated cataract surgery, while it is still unclear if NSAID can offer additional benefits. In patients at risk for PCME development, periocular subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide may prevent PCME development. For PCME treatment the authors recommend a stepwise therapy: initial topical steroids and adjuvant NSAIDs, followed by additional posterior sub-Tenon or retrobulbar corticosteroids in moderate PCME, and intravitreal corticosteroids in recalcitrant PCME. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents may be considered in patients unresponsive to steroid therapy at risk of elevated intraocular pressure, and with comorbid macular disease. CONCLUSION Therapy with topical corticosteroids and NSAIDs is the mainstay of PCME prophylaxis and treatment, however, periocular and intravitreal steroids should be considered in refractory cases.
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- Andrzej Grzybowski
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.,Institute for Research in Ophthalmology, Foundation for Ophthalmology Development, Poznan, Poland
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Agarwal A, Invernizzi A, Singh RB, Foulsham W, Aggarwal K, Handa S, Agrawal R, Pavesio C, Gupta V. An update on inflammatory choroidal neovascularization: epidemiology, multimodal imaging, and management. J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect 2018; 8:13. [PMID: 30209691 PMCID: PMC6135736 DOI: 10.1186/s12348-018-0155-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Inflammatory choroidal neovascular membranes are challenging to diagnose and manage. A number of uveitic entities may be complicated by the development of choroidal neovascularization leading to a decrease in central visual acuity. In conditions such as punctate inner choroidopathy, development of choroidal neovascularization is extremely common and must be suspected in all cases. On the other hand, in patients with conditions such as serpiginous choroiditis, and multifocal choroiditis, it may be difficult to differentiate between inflammatory choroiditis lesions and choroidal neovascularization. Multimodal imaging analysis, including the recently introduced technology of optical coherence tomography angiography, greatly aid in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory choroidal neovascularization. Management of these neovascular membranes consists of anti-vascular growth factor agents, with or without concomitant anti-inflammatory and/or corticosteroid therapy.
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- Aniruddha Agarwal
- Advanced Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Eye Clinic, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science "L. Sacco", Luigi Sacco Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Advanced Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Advanced Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Advanced Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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Roy R, Saurabh K, Bansal A, Kumar A, Majumdar AK, Paul SS. Inflammatory choroidal neovascularization in Indian eyes: Etiology, clinical features, and outcomes to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor. Indian J Ophthalmol 2017; 65:295-300. [PMID: 28513493 PMCID: PMC5452581 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_262_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The aim was to study the clinical profile of inflammatory choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and its treatment response to intravitreal bevacizumab or ranibizumab on pro re nata (PRN) basis in Indian eyes. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective case series of consecutive patients with inflammatory CNV treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) in a tertiary eye care center in Eastern India between 2009 and 2014. The data about clinical features, investigations, treatment, and outcomes were obtained from the medical records. We included patients with active inflammatory CNV but with no evidence of inflammation and were treated with anti-VEGF alone, with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. Main outcome measures were a clinical and etiological profile of inflammatory CNV in Indian eyes and their response to treatment. RESULTS Thirty eyes of 28 patients were included in the study. The mean follow-up was 17.93 ± 14.28 months (range 6-53 months). In our cohort, seven (23.33%) eyes had inflammatory CNV secondary to idiopathic choroiditis, four (13.33%) eyes had toxoplasmosis, idiopathic panuveitis, and Vogt Koyanaki Harada's disease each. Three (10%) eyes had geographic helicoid peripapillary choroidopathy and tubercular choroiditis each. Remaining two (6.66%) eyes had punctate inner choroidopathy, while multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis, resolved endogenous endophthalmitis and Hansen's diseases were the etiology in one (3.33%) case of inflammatory CNV each. The mean number of injections were 2.76 (range 1-5). Among thirty eyes of inflammatory CNV, 16 (53.3%) eyes showed improvement, eight (26.6%) maintained the same vision, whereas six (20%) eyes showed deterioration of vision. Interpretations and Conclusion: Idiopathic choroiditis was the most common cause of inflammatory CNV and PRN intravitreal anti-VEGF (ranibizumab or bevacizumab) appears to have effective treatment response.
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- Rupak Roy
- Retina Services, Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Retina Services, Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Retina Services, Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Retina Services, Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Korol AR, Zborovska O, Kustryn T, Dorokhova O, Pasyechnikova N. Intravitreal aflibercept for choroidal neovascularization associated with chorioretinitis: a pilot study. Clin Ophthalmol 2017; 11:1315-1320. [PMID: 28769551 PMCID: PMC5533470 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s132923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential benefits of intravitreal aflibercept injections for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to chorioretinitis. Methods In this uncontrolled, prospective cohort study, 15 eyes of 14 consecutive patients affected by CNV associated with ocular toxoplasmosis were treated with intravitreal aflibercept (2 mg) pro re nata and observed over a 12-month follow-up period. The primary outcome was the change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) from baseline to month 12. Secondary outcomes included change in central retinal thickness (CRT) in the foveal area on optical coherence tomography (OCT) from baseline to month 12, the number of intravitreal aflibercept injections administered, and safety. Results Mean (standard deviation [SD]) BCVA improved significantly from 0.36 (0.23) at baseline to 0.64 (0.3) at month 12 (P=0.0002). Mean (SD) CRT on OCT showed a reduction from 317 (74) µm at baseline to 254 (43) µm (P=0.0002) at month 12. A mean (SD) of 1.7 (0.5) injections (range, 1–2 injections) were performed during the study period. No cases of endophthalmitis, uveitis, stroke, or retinal detachment were noted. No patient demonstrated an intraocular pressure >20 mmHg at any study visit. Conclusion Intravitreal aflibercept showed a positive clinical effect and was well tolerated for the treatment of CNV associated with chorioretinitis. The results could be helpful for selecting a treatment for CNV secondary to chorioretinitis.
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- Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Odessa, Ukraine
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Hegde S, Relhan N, Pathengay A, Bawdekar A, Choudhury H, Jindal A, Flynn HW. Coexisting choroidal neovascularization and active retinochoroiditis-an uncommon presentation of ocular toxoplasmosis. J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect 2015; 5:22. [PMID: 26185543 PMCID: PMC4499335 DOI: 10.1186/s12348-015-0051-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Choroidal neovascularization during the active stage of Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis is an uncommon clinical presentation. The authors retrospectively reviewed medical charts of patients with coexisting choroidal neovascular membrane and active Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. Findings Three patients presented with coexisting choroidal neovascular membrane and active Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. All lesions had adjacent subretinal hemorrhage. The diagnosis was confirmed based on clinical presentation, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings. The patients were managed with a combination of treatments including intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF), oral anti-Toxoplasma treatment, and oral corticosteroids. In all patients, the retinitis lesion resolved in 6 weeks and the coexisting choroidal neovascular membrane resolved over 6 to 12 weeks. Conclusions Recurrences in Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis are common as satellite lesions adjacent to an old atrophic scar. Coexisting choroidal neovascularization with active Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis is an important presentation and should be suspected in the presence subretinal hemorrhage and managed with a combination of anti-Toxoplasma treatment and intravitreal anti-VEGF.
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- Sharat Hegde
- GMRV Campus, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Retina and Uveitis services, GMR Varalakshmi Campus, 11-113/1, Hanumantha waka Junction, Visakhapatnam, 530 040, Andhra Pradesh India
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- GMRV Campus, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Visakhapatnam, India ; Retina and Uveitis services, GMR Varalakshmi Campus, 11-113/1, Hanumantha waka Junction, Visakhapatnam, 530 040, Andhra Pradesh India
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- GMRV Campus, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Retina and Uveitis services, GMR Varalakshmi Campus, 11-113/1, Hanumantha waka Junction, Visakhapatnam, 530 040, Andhra Pradesh India
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Rishi P, Gupta A, Rishi E, Shah BJ. Choroidal neovascularization in 36 eyes of children and adolescents. Eye (Lond) 2013; 27:1158-68. [PMID: 23887767 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2013.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Accepted: 06/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical features and outcomes among eyes with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in children and adolescents. METHODS A total of 36 eyes of 27 patients <18 years of age diagnosed with CNV between January 1978 and December 2008 were retrospectively reviewed. CNV was clinically diagnosed in all patients and its presence was confirmed by fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA). A total of 19 eyes underwent treatment. Anatomical outcome was evaluated as regressed/persistent/recurrent CNV. Snellen's values for best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were converted to logMAR for statistical calculations. RESULTS Of the 27 patients, 17 (63%) were male. Nine (33.3%) of the 27 patients had bilateral CNV. At presentation, CNV was active in 22 (61.1%) eyes and regressed in 14 (28.9%) eyes. All active CNV cases were 'classic' type, with the majority (80.5%) being subfoveal. The mean greatest linear dimension (GLD) was 3.16 ± 1.94 mm (range, 0.9-10.15). The most common cause (41.7%) was post-inflammatory. The mean duration to regression in treated eyes was 103.53 days (15 eyes). Recurrence was noted in three (8.3%) eyes. The mean duration to first recurrence was 260 days (range, 90-390), and the mean follow-up duration was 779.53 ± 988.00 days. CONCLUSION CNV remains a cause of significant visual decline in children and adolescents. Male predominance, post-inflammatory etiology, bilateral affection, and subfoveal location are noteworthy, with a high regression rate in response to treatment. Re-treatment is required in a limited number of cases.
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- P Rishi
- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Jang JH, Kim KH, Lee SJ, Park JM. Photodynamic therapy combined with intravitreal bevacizumab in a patient with choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal osteoma. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2012. [PMID: 23204807 PMCID: PMC3506826 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2012.26.6.478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Choroidal osteoma is a benign ossified tumor that is found predominantly in healthy young women during their second and third decades of life. The lesions are white-to-cream or orange in color, are located in the peripapillary and macular areas, and are unilateral in most patients. The symptoms of choroidal osteoma include decreased visual acuity and metamorphopsia or scotoma corresponding to the location of the osteoma, but some patients have no symptoms. Prognosis of vision varies according to tumor location, retinal pigment epithelial and sensory retinal degeneration, subretinal fluid and hemorrhage, and development of a subretinal neovascular membrane.
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- Jung Hyun Jang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Maryknoll Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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