Intravitreal Triamcinolone Reinjection for Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
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: 156-161, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the effect of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVT) reinjection on clinical and optical coherence tomographic features in refractory diabetic macular edema.METHODS:
In a prospective interventional case series, all IVT treated patients enrolled in a previous clinical trial were recalled to have a new ophthalmologic examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) performed. Eyes found suitable for reinjection received 4 mg IVT. Complete clinical examination and OCT were repeated at 2 and 4 months post-injection. The changes were statistically analyzed using a paired t test and were compared to the results of the first injections.RESULTS:
Of all returning patients, 12 cases with complete records were considered candidates for reinjection. Visual acuity (VA) changes were not significant after the first and second interventions, although there was a relative improvement (0.14 logMAR) 2 months after the first injection. Reductions of central macular thickness (CMT) were 43+/-69 micrometer, and 40+/-69 micrometer after the first injection and 27+/-48 micrometer, 49+/-58 micrometer after the reinjection at 2 and 4 months, respectively. None of the mentioned changes was significant. After the second injection, however, intraocular pressure was elevated at both 2 and 4 months (3.6 and 2.4 mmHg respectively, P<0.05). Two months after the first administration, intraocular pressure was found to be raised significantly (5.58 mmHg, P=0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
The transient beneficial effects of IVT on diabetic macular edema are not repeated with second injections. However, IVT-related ocular hypertension is more persistent after reinjection.
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Asunto principal:
Factores de Tiempo
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Cuerpo Vítreo
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Triamcinolona
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Agudeza Visual
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Edema Macular
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Retratamiento
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Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
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