Recurrent neovascularization of the disc in sympathetic ophthalmia

Recurrent neovascularization of the disc in sympathetic ophthalmia

Sympathetic ophthalmia following parsplana vitrectomy is a known complication. We describe here a case of recurrent disc neovascularization in a patient of sympathetic ophthalmia. It promptly responded to steroids initially but later recurred with inflammation.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sampangi Raju, Venkatesh Pradeep, Mandal Subrata, Garg Sat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Methotrexate
neovascularization of the disc
sympathetic ophthalmia
triamcinalone
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2008;volume=56;issue=3;spage=237;epage=239;aulast=Sampangi
Description
Summary:Sympathetic ophthalmia following parsplana vitrectomy is a known complication. We describe here a case of recurrent disc neovascularization in a patient of sympathetic ophthalmia. It promptly responded to steroids initially but later recurred with inflammation.
ISSN:0301-4738
1998-3689

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