Efficacy of Oral Valacyclovir Treatment in a Case with Acute Retinal Necrosis
Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rapidly progressive disease with poor prognosis, leading to visual loss in most cases. Rapid diagnosis and early anti-viral treatment significantly affect the course and prognosis of the disease. In this case report, we present a 34-year-old female patient referred...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_14974/Efficacy-Of-Oral-Valacyclovir-Treatment-In-A-Case-With-Acute-Retinal-Necrosis |
| Summary: | Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rapidly progressive disease with poor prognosis, leading to visual loss in most cases. Rapid diagnosis and early anti-viral treatment significantly affect the course and prognosis of the disease. In this case report, we present a 34-year-old female patient referred to our clinic with symptoms of blurred vision and ocular pain diagnosed as acute glaucoma elsewhere. A clinical diagnosis of ARN was made and anti-viral treatment was started immediately. We herein describe our treatment approach to this particular case and discuss previously reported treatment modalities. |
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| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |