Sudden visual loss after intravitreal triamcinolone

Thushanthi Ramakrishnan, Kira Michalova, Anthony J H Hall

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Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of sudden loss of vision after intravitreal triamcinolone for the management of cystoid macular edema secondary to a central retinal vein occlusion with subsequent development of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Method: Retrospective case report. Conclusion: The pathophysiology of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) still remains controversial. Our report does not allow any conclusion about a direct causal relationship, however we postulate a contributory role of intrvitreal triamcinolone in the development of NAION in our patient.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-86
Number of pages2
JournalRetinal Cases & Brief Reports
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012

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