Efficacy of reduced dose of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in a case of active serpiginous choroiditis

oleh: Avirupa Ghose, Promod S Bhende, Jyotirmoy Biswas

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01

Deskripsi

Active serpiginous choroiditis (SC) is a vision-threatening condition which requires intensive treatment using corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressives, especially if the lesions are involving or encroaching on the macula. Use of oral and intravenous high-dose steroids are contraindicated in uncontrolled diabetics. Intravitreal steroid delivers a localized dose in such situations. This case report highlights the efficacy of reduced dose of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (2 mg) in the treatment of active SC.