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Cureus ; 16(5): e60866, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38910608

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Preeclampsia, a complex multisystem disorder predominantly impacting the kidneys and liver, manifests through hypertension and organ dysfunction in expectant mothers. Preeclampsia can also cause ocular signs, but they are uncommon. Exudative retinal detachment (ERD) is one such unusual but dangerous consequence. A thorough clinical description and therapy of a patient who experienced exudative retinal detachment while experiencing preeclampsia are provided in this study. A 28-year-old Saudi female, with no medical or surgical history, underwent an emergency cesarean section (CS) due to severe preeclampsia and failed induction of labor. The patient complained of painless blurry vision, with central dark spot and decreased vision starting from labor daytime. The patient was admitted to the hospital for blood pressure monitoring and further investigations. The patient was started on hydralazine intravenous (IV) and labetalol PO to control BP. The patient was delivered by cesarean section for preeclampsia with severe features after the failure of labor induction, and she had improved her vision by four weeks postpartum. Retinal detachment as a consequence of preeclampsia is conservatively managed, with a generally favorable prognosis. Previous studies have consistently emphasized the critical importance of a multidisciplinary approach that fosters collaboration between obstetricians and ophthalmologists. This collaborative strategy not only ensures comprehensive care but also facilitates early detection, timely intervention, and improved management outcomes for conditions affecting both maternal health and ophthalmic well-being during pregnancy.

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Front Med (Lausanne) ; 11: 1339609, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38721348

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Objective: This study aimed to compare enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) features of exudative retinal detachment (ERD) type and optic disc (OD) swelling type Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease. Methods: Hospitalized VKH patients were retrospectively reviewed and classified into the ERD type and the OD swelling type. The EDI-OCT features were then analyzed. Results: The study included 32 ERD type and 15 OD swelling type VKH patients at the acute uveitis stage. The interval between the onset of ocular symptoms and the start of treatment in OD swelling type VKH disease was significantly longer compared to the ERD type (p < 0.001). A fuzzy or lost pattern of the choroidal vasculature was observed in 100% of VKH patients of both types. Moreover, high frequencies (greater than or equal to 50%) of fluctuations in the internal limiting membrane, interdigitation zone disruption, ERD, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) folds, and ellipsoid zone disruption were observed in both types. Patients with OD swelling type VKH disease exhibited higher frequencies of OD swelling and hyperreflective substances above the RPE (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively), with lower frequencies of ERD and bacillary layer detachment (p = 0.012 and p < 0.001, respectively). At the convalescence stage, changes in the EDI-OCT images of 10 ERD type and 5 OD swelling type VKH patients were analyzed. The frequencies of the OCT features decreased with similar trends in both types of VKH disease. Conclusion: Although ERD type and OD swelling type VKH disease have their own unique characteristics, they share common EDI-OCT features. The Fuzzy or lost pattern of the choroidal vasculature that indicates choroidal inflammation may serve as a diagnostic aid for VKH disease, especially for the OD swelling type and the early-stage ERD type.

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Cureus ; 16(4): e58510, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38765355

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We report two cases of diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis (DUSN) where multimodal imaging was used to assist in locating the nematode. The first case presented with clusters of migrating choroiditis with a suspicious tiny visualized worm noted on serial fundus photography. The second case had an atypical presentation with extensive exudative retinal detachment and a suspicious coiled worm in the subretinal space noted on optical coherence tomography. Both cases received oral albendazole for six weeks while the first case received additional argon laser photocoagulation to the suspected nematode. Both cases showed resolution of the ocular inflammation upon completion of treatment with no further recurrences. DUSN should be suspected in young and healthy patients with unexplained unilateral inflammatory eye disease with severe loss of vision. This series highlights the challenges faced in identifying the nematode in cases with suspected DUSN.

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Eur J Ophthalmol ; : 11206721241247582, 2024 Apr 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38629147

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A 45-year-old male with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome presented with vision loss in his right eye after discontinuing treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was found to have bullous retinal detachment (RD) in the right eye and was started on subcutaneous adalimumab with oral corticosteroid following three doses of pulse corticosteroid. But when RD did not resolve after 4 months of treatment and ultrasound B scan showed bullous RD with retino-retinal adhesion, he was planned for surgical intervention. During surgery, there was retino-retinal adhesions due to long-standing "kissing exudative RD", causing non-settling exudative RD. Following surgery, the vision improved to 2/60, with attached retina. The patient has been under follow-up with us for the last one year now and developed no recurrence of RD till now. This case emphasises the significance of retinoretinal adhesion in long-standing bullous RD that does not respond to conventional aggressive medical therapy.

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BMC Ophthalmol ; 24(1): 148, 2024 Apr 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38566041

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BACKGROUND: Bilateral retinal detachment and choroidal detachment in a patient are rare occurrences. The presence of bilateral diabetic retinopathy (DR) in such a case is even rarer and complicates the condition. CASE PRESENTATION: In this study, we document a case of unconventional VKH. Manifestations in this patient included intense peripheral retinal detachment and choroidal detachment, along with vitreous opacities akin to cotton wool spots, concurrent with DR. The diagnosis was considered as probable VKH with DR. Treatment according to VKH protocols, including high-dose corticosteroids, yielded positive results. CONCLUSIONS: VKH can co-occurrence with DR. VKH manifestations vary, and early, aggressive, and long-term treatment is essential. The complexity of treatment increases with concurrent DR, necessitating the use of immunosuppressants.


Subject(s)
Choroidal Effusions , Diabetes Mellitus , Diabetic Retinopathy , Papilledema , Retinal Detachment , Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome , Humans , Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome/complications , Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome/diagnosis , Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome/drug therapy , Retinal Detachment/etiology , Retinal Detachment/complications , Diabetic Retinopathy/complications , Diabetic Retinopathy/diagnosis , Papilledema/etiology
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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 32(3): 358-361, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36701763

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AIM: To report a case of choroidal effusion and exudative retinal detachment following a non perforating Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnett (YAG)-laser iridotomy. DESIGN: Case report. METHODS: A 53-year-old woman complains of sudden onset of blurred vision in her left eye 15 days after the attempt of YAG-laser peripheral iridotomy. Clinical examination revealed 3+ flare and 1+ cells in the anterior chamber, 2+ vitreous cells, swollen optic nerve, ciliochoroidal effusion, and exudative retinal detachment involving macular area in the left eye. After starting treatment with prednisone 25 mg once daily, choroidal effusion and retinal detachment were managed successfully without any surgical approach. CONCLUSION: Serous choroidal and exudative retinal detachments are rare complications following YAG-laser procedure. In our case, this clinical presentation occurs after a non perforating iridotomy. In medical practice, exudative retinal detachment should be always considered after YAG-laser iridotomy.


Subject(s)
Choroidal Effusions , Retinal Detachment , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Retinal Detachment/diagnosis , Retinal Detachment/etiology , Retinal Detachment/surgery , Aluminum , Yttrium , Lasers
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Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol ; 262(1): 305-312, 2024 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37421483

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of adjuvant intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy in juvenile Coats disease. METHODS: This retrospective, observational study included a total of 62 eyes in 62 pediatric patients with juvenile Coats disease treated with intravitreal anti-VEGF agents followed for a mean of 67.08 months (ranged from 60 to 93 months). All affected eyes were managed initially with one session of ablative treatment plus adjuvant intravitreal anti-VEGF agent (0.5 mg/0.05 ml ranibizumab or conbercept). Ablative treatment was repeated if telangiectatic retinal vessels were not completely regressed or recurred. Anti-VEGF therapy was repeated if subretinal fluid or macular edema still existed. Treatments above were repeated every 2 to 3 months. We reviewed clinical and photographic records of patients including the demographics, clinical characteristics and interventions. RESULTS: At final visit, all 62 affected eyes had partially or completely disease resolution; none progressed to advanced stage namely neovascular glaucoma or phthisis bulbi, respectively. No ocular or systemic side effects related to intravitreal injections were observed during follow-up. In terms of 42 affected eyes that could cooperate with visual examination, best corrected visual acuity improved in 14 (14/42, 33.3%) eyes, stabled in 25 (25/42, 59.5%) eyes, and worsened in 3 (3/42, 7.1%) eyes. In the field of complications, 22 (22/62, 35.5%) eyes developed cataracts; 33 (33/62, 53.2%) eyes developed vitreoretinal fibrosis, of whom 14 (14/33, 42.4%) eyes in the subgroup of stage 3B developed progressive TRD; 40 (40/62, 64.5%) eyes developed subretinal fibrosis. Multivariate regression analysis showed increased clinical stage may be associated with the development of vitreo- and subretinal fibrosis (adjusted odds ratio:16.77,17.59; 95% CI:4.50-62.53, 3.98-77.86, respectively, all P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Adjuvant intravitreal ranibizumab or conbercept combined with ablative therapies may be a long-term safe and effective treatment for juvenile Coats disease.


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Ranibizumab , Retinal Telangiectasis , Child , Humans , Angiogenesis Inhibitors , Bevacizumab/therapeutic use , Fibrosis , Follow-Up Studies , Intravitreal Injections , Observational Studies as Topic , Ranibizumab/therapeutic use , Retinal Telangiectasis/diagnosis , Retinal Telangiectasis/drug therapy , Retrospective Studies , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors , Child, Preschool
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Oman J Ophthalmol ; 16(3): 529-532, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38059086

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Ocular tuberculosis (TB) may present with various clinical manifestations and may involve any part of the eye. In 80% of cases, pulmonary involvement is not found. Here, we are presenting three cases of presumptive ocular TB with three rare manifestations. The first case is of bilateral retinal detachment involving one eye after another, the second case is of tubercular phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis with keratolysis, and the third case is of bilateral neuroretinitis with extensive cerebral involvement. Despite the availability of various tests, clinical findings, tuberculin skin test, chest X-ray, and computed tomography of the chest is still the primary basis of diagnosis of ocular TB in the tubercular endemic area, even in rare cases.

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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; : 1-4, 2023 Dec 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38127820

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PURPOSE: To report a patient with bilateral scleritis who was initially treated for infectious scleritis, and subsequently diagnosed as granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). METHOD: Retrospective chart review. RESULT: A 48-year-old female with a known history of diabetes presented with pain, redness, and blurring of vision in the right eye. She was diagnosed as scleritis with retinal detachment and underwent vitrectomy, with silicone oil tamponade and intravitreal injections of antibiotics, and antifungal agents. She presented with active scleritis with additional multiple pus points. Several scleral biopsies failed to yield any microorganism and finally, the painful blind eye was enucleated. The enucleated specimen grew gram-positive bacteria which were identified as Staphylococcus arlettae by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Nine months after the onset of symptoms in the right eye, the patient developed necrotizing scleritis in the left eye. Laboratory investigation revealed a positive cytoplasmic- anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody, which was previously negative during the right eye involvement. She was diagnosed with GPA by a rheumatologist and treated accordingly. CONCLUSION: Retinal detachment may be associated with scleritis, and ANCA testing may not detect GPA in its early stages. Once infection has been excluded, clinicians should not be afraid to use high-dose immunosuppression instead of surgery to treat retinal detachment associated with scleritis.

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Turk J Ophthalmol ; 53(6): 395-398, 2023 12 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38014882

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This study aimed to report the diagnostic process, treatment, and follow-up of a patient with bullous exudative retinal detachment (RD) associated with an atypical variant of bilateral central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). A 28-year-old woman was referred to our clinic for total bullous RD in the right eye with a vision level of light perception only. She had been previously diagnosed with idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome and treated with systemic corticosteroid therapy with no response, and was referred to us for scleral window surgery. Four-quadrant scleral window surgery with external drainage of the subretinal fluid was performed, resulting in a transient partial attachment of the retina. RD started to progress again within 3 weeks, which prompted comprehensive imaging together with more advanced systemic workup for systemic lupus erythematosus and other rheumatological and immunological diseases. Systemic corticosteroid therapy was initiated during this period but did not stop the progression and was discontinued after a short time. Fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography revealed multifocal choroidal leakage foci and large choroidal vessels without any intraocular inflammation findings and led to the diagnosis of atypical CSCR. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), internal drainage of the subretinal fluid, endolaser to the focal leakage areas, and intravitreal aflibercept injection were performed. Visual acuity increased to 0.8 within 8 months after the surgery with no recurrence. Bullous exudative RD is a very rare and atypical form of CSCR, and a favorable outcome can be obtained with PPV and surgical drainage of subretinal fluid followed by laser photocoagulation.


Subject(s)
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy , Retinal Detachment , Female , Humans , Adult , Retinal Detachment/diagnosis , Retinal Detachment/etiology , Retinal Detachment/surgery , Central Serous Chorioretinopathy/complications , Central Serous Chorioretinopathy/diagnosis , Central Serous Chorioretinopathy/surgery , Retina , Choroid , Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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J Clin Med ; 12(19)2023 Sep 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37834885

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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) is a rare multisystem inflammatory disease affecting the eyes, ears, brain, skin, and hair. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new contagious infection that might trigger the onset of VKH disease, as previously proposed for other viruses. Moreover, after the mass vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 worldwide, cases of VKH disease associated with COVID-19 vaccination have been reported. We present an overview of VKH and a comprehensive literature revision of all the VKH cases described after COVID-19 infection and vaccination, adding our experience. No differences have been found considering epidemiology and clinical findings of the disease compared to those reported in the no-COVID era. All of the patients promptly responded to systemic and local corticosteroid therapy with a good final visual prognosis. Different possible pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the onset of VKH after COVID-19 vaccination are discussed, while the presence of the HLA DR4 antigen as a genetic predisposition for the onset of the disease after COVID-19 infection and vaccination is proposed. VKH disease is one of the most frequently reported uveitic entities after COVID-19 vaccination, but a good response to therapy should not discourage vaccination. Nevertheless, ophthalmologists should be alerted to the possibility of VKH occurrence or relapse after COVID-19 vaccination, especially in genetically predisposed subjects.

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J Family Med Prim Care ; 12(7): 1460-1463, 2023 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37649755

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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients frequently exhibit systemic symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, and fever but rarely can have atypical initial presentation in the form of ophthalmic manifestations, which can precede the diagnosis of the primary malignancy. We describe a case of a 29-year-old male who presented in our ophthalmology out-patient department (OPD) with complaints of painless, diminution of vision, which was sudden in onset in right eye (RE) and loss of vision in left eye (LE) for four and seven days, respectively. There had been a history of loss of weight and appetite for the past 2 months. The visual acuity (VA) recorded was finger counting two meters in RE and perception of light in LE with an inaccurate projection of rays in both eyes (BE). The anterior segment evaluation of both eyes (BE) was normal. Fundus revealed multiple elevated yellow subretinal lesions with exudative detachment in the RE and no view in the LE. Ultrasound-Brightness (USG B) scan in the LE revealed multiple hyperreflective echoes likely vitreous hemorrhage. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed subretinal hyperreflectivity with surrounding edema in RE suggestive of leukemic infiltrates. On further systemic investigations, chronic myeloid leukemia-chronic phase (CML-CP) was detected; hence, the diagnosis of RE exudative retinal detachment (RD) and LE vitreous hemorrhage with CML-CP was made. Ophthalmic involvement is more often seen in acute than chronic leukemia, which makes the diagnosis challenging. We describe a unique case of a young patient with CML-CP who initially presented with ocular involvement preceding systemic diagnosis. This case report illustrates the importance of a primary care physician or an ophthalmologist in the early diagnosis and prompt management of hematological malignancy, as ophthalmic manifestations may be a rare initial presenting feature in CML-CP. These conditions require urgent referral to a hematologist by a primary care physician in the view of early commencement of therapy.

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Indian J Ophthalmol ; 71(6): 2543-2547, 2023 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37322677

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Purpose: To report the outcome of surgical intervention for inflammatory, exudative retinal detachment (ERD). Methods: A retrospective analysis of eyes with ERD that underwent vitrectomy. Results: Twelve eyes (10 patients) with ERD, non-responsive to medical therapy, underwent vitrectomy. The mean age was 35.7 ± 17.7 years. Five eyes (42%) had Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, three (25%) had presumed tuberculosis (TB), two (17%) pars planitis, and one (8%) had sympathetic ophthalmia. The mean time of vitrectomy was 6.76 ± 4.1 months after onset. Six (50%) eyes had a recurrence, two settled with medical treatment, and four underwent re-surgery. The mean follow-up was 2.7 years. At the last visit, 10 (83.3%) eyes had attached retina; the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) had reduced to 1.6 ± 0.7 logarithms of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) from 1.3 ± 0.7 at baseline. Conclusion: Vitrectomy in ERD can act as an adjuvant to conventional medical therapy and help maintain structural integrity. Early vitrectomy may help preserve visual function.


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Retinal Detachment , Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome , Humans , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Retinal Detachment/diagnosis , Retinal Detachment/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Scleral Buckling , Retina , Vitrectomy , Treatment Outcome
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BMC Ophthalmol ; 23(1): 227, 2023 May 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37211613

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BACKGROUND: We present a case of hypertensive choroidopathy due to malignant hypertension with exudative retinal detachment as a sole finding. We use OCT- angiography for initial diagnosis and report findings from extensive follow up. CASE PRESENTATION: A 51-year-old female with no past medical history, presented to our clinic with painless loss of vision in her left eye. Fundus examination revealed only exudative retinal detachment in her left eye that was confirmed with Optical Coherence Tomography. Fluorescein angiography showed hyperfluorescent spots with leakage in late phases. OCTA manifested a focal dark area in the choriocapillaris slab corresponding to flow signal voids, signifying regions of non-perfusion. Her blood pressure was 220/120 mmHG. Complete blood work -up failed to reveal any other possible etiology. During follow-up period of 9 months blood pressure normalized, patient regained visual function and choriocapillaris perfusion was completely restored. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: Hypertensive choroidopathy with exudative retinal detachment can be the only sign of malignant hypertension and no pre-existing history of a systemic disease is required in order to become apparent. OCTA reveals areas of non-perfusion at choriocapillaris level, proving that it is an essential tool in the diagnosis and follow up of patients with hypertensive choroidopathy. Finally, we propose that early diagnosis prevents permanent damage of the RPE and leads to complete choroidal remodeling and better visual outcomes.


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Choroid Diseases , Hypertension, Malignant , Retinal Detachment , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Retinal Detachment/etiology , Retinal Detachment/complications , Hypertension, Malignant/complications , Hypertension, Malignant/diagnosis , Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods , Choroid Diseases/diagnosis , Choroid Diseases/etiology , Fluorescein Angiography/methods
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Eur J Ophthalmol ; 33(6): NP10-NP13, 2023 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37098118

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BACKGROUND: Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is an autosomal dominant disorder of the connective tissue that has phenotypic overlap with Marfan syndrome,but the aortic root dissections can be more aggressive and ocular findings in LDS may be very different than Marfan syndrome. METHODS: Review of one case of LDS with novel retinal findings. RESULTS: A 30-year-old female with LDS was found to have retinal arterial macroaneurism (RAM) in the left eye. Local laser photocoatulation and intravitreal anti-VEGF was applied but exudative retinal detachment developed soon after that. Transscleral diode photocoagulation was then performed and subretinal fluid was resolved. CONCLUSION: RAM is a unique finding of LDS related to a novel mutation of TGFBR1.

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J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect ; 13(1): 13, 2023 Mar 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36947273

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MS (Multiple sclerosis) associated uveitis used to have limited phenotypes. Bilateral exudative retinal detachment has never been recognized as a pattern of MS-associated uveitis. We are reporting a patient with multiple sclerosis who presented initially with the usual pattern of intermediate uveitis and later developed bilateral exudative retinal detachment.

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J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect ; 13(1): 6, 2023 Feb 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36849851

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We describe a case report of pediatric pars planitis complicated with massive exudative retinal detachment (ERD). A 7-year-old presented with visual acuity (VA) in the right eye (RE) of 6/9 and in the left eye (LE) 6/15. Fundoscopy revealed BE inferior retinoschisis, vitritis and snowballs. He was treated with systemic immunosuppressants. RE retinoschisis resolved within 2 months. Three years later presented with LE VA 6/60 and total ERD. Systemic and intravitreal steroids were administered. Due to refractoriness, he underwent 360° scleral buckle and drainage of subretinal fluid. No retinal breaks or traction were detected. Five months postoperatively LE VA was 6/7.5. Long-term stable outcome was maintained. We report a challenging total ERD as a complication of pars planitis. Although extensive and non-responsive to medical therapy, complete resolution and improvement in vision was achieved with surgical intervention and systemic immunosuppression. We speculate that uncontrolled chronic vasculitic process culminated in diffuse ERD.

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J West Afr Coll Surg ; 13(4): 63-66, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38449553

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Background: Exudative retinal detachment (ERD) is a rare type of retinal detachment (RD), and information on its causes and presentation in Nigerians and Black Africans is scarce. Aim: To report the prevalence, vision at presentation, and causes of ERD in a cohort of RD patients. Materials and Methods: A prospective, multicentre, hospital-based study. We examined consecutive eyes diagnosed with ERD in ophthalmic patients seen within 1 year in four ophthalmic hospitals in Nigeria. The patients had a complete eye examination, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurement, slit lamp examination of the anterior segment, dilated fundus examination, and other ancillary investigations. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22.0. Results: Nine out of 237 patients were diagnosed with ERD, giving a hospital-based prevalence of 3.8% of RDs. The mean age of patients was 45.8 ± 21.6 years (6 months-80 years), male:female = 2:1. ERD was bilateral in one patient and unilateral in eight patients. There was no gender association (P = 0.84), but systemic disease was associated with a risk of ERD (P = 0.001). Five out of 9 (55.6%) patients had an associated systemic disease. The systemic diseases include two patients (40%) who had chronic renal failure, two patients (40%) who had systemic hypertension, and one patient (10%) who had lung cancer. Other ocular causes of ERD include post endophthalmitis, coats disease, and age-related macular degeneration in one eye each. 80 % of eyes were blind at presentation. Conclusion: ERD is a rare form of RD in Nigerians and is associated with systemic diseases. There are inflammatory, neoplastic, vascular, and degenerative causes of ERD. At presentation, most eyes are blind. Early presentation will be beneficial in salvaging vision. Also, awareness of the occurrence and causes of ERD should be created amongst eye care practitioners.

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Cureus ; 15(12): e50461, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38222120

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Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (CCH) is a sort of non-malignant hamartomatous tumor that occurs in the choroidal layer of the eye. It is a rare condition that affects people between their second and fourth decades of life, leading to significant deterioration of vision. One of the most catastrophic consequences of CCH is exudative retinal detachment (ERD), which has a severe impact on vision. This review aims to comprehensively assess the safety and efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using verteporfin as a therapeutic approach. Using the eligibility criteria, we analyzed the findings of 18 published articles from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane. The standard PDT protocol was used in all included studies, except two (one used half-dose, the other one used the double-dose) with an average of 1-2 sessions. PDT induced substantial tumor regression, with a mean thickness range from 0 to 2.3 mm. However, this contrasted with a previous study that reported a thickness of 3.46 mm as an indication of PDT failure. The mean tumor diameter varied from 4.8 mm to total tumor flattening. A suboptimal effect with a mean diameter ranging from 6mm to 8mm was found in two clinical studies. Significant improvement in vision was observed during the last follow-up, ranging from a normalization of Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) 20/20 to 20/80; counting finger vision persisted in two patients even after treatment. PDT successfully achieved complete subretinal fluid (SRF) resolution in 14 studies and resolved ERD in nine articles. Most studies did not report serious adverse events, but some reported macular atrophy, microcystic degeneration of the retina, transient visual disturbances, Retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) metaplasia, and cystic degeneration of the retina. This systemic review demonstrated PDT's effectiveness and safety as a first-line management modality for CCH. Photodynamic therapy efficiently induced tumor regression, resulting in a notable reduction in both tumor diameter and thickness, with optimal efficacy to improve vision and resolution of the consequences of CCH, such as SRF and ERD.

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BMC Ophthalmol ; 22(1): 400, 2022 Oct 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36207677

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BACKGROUND: To report a rare case of acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) with a combination of serous retinal detachment, papilledema, and retinal vasculitis. CASE PRESENTATION: A 19-year-old male complained of floaters in both eyes with decreased vision for 4 days. The best corrected visual acuity of the right eye and the left eye were 1.1 and 0.9 (logMAR), respectively. In both eyes, inflammatory cells can be seen suspended within the vitreous, multiple yellow/white lesions can be seen near the macula, and retinal neuroepithelial detachment. Swelling of the optic disc with blurring of the disc margins, in the left eye. Optical coherence tomography (OCT): showed retinal detachment in both eyes. The patient received oral prednisone treatment. 1 week later, OCT showed absorption of subretinal fluid in the macula of both eyes his binocular vision improved to 0.1 (logMAR). During the subsequent 28-month follow-up, fundus fluorescein angiography and OCT revealed extensive and progressive pigment epithelial atrophy in both eyes, and abnormal retinal vascular perfusion in the right eye due to persistent retinal vasculitis. Although the patient's binocular visual acuity remained at 0.1 (logMAR). CONCLUSIONS: In the present case of APMPPE with a combination of serous retinal detachment, papilledema, and retinal vasculitis, through the multimodal imaging, further confirming that the lesions were located in the choroid, while the pigment epithelial lesions were secondary changes.


Subject(s)
Papilledema , Retinal Detachment , Retinal Diseases , Retinal Vasculitis , White Dot Syndromes , Acute Disease , Adult , Atrophy , Fluorescein Angiography/methods , Humans , Male , Multimodal Imaging , Prednisone/therapeutic use , Retinal Detachment/complications , Retinal Detachment/diagnosis , Retinal Diseases/complications , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods , Young Adult
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