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Posterior Uveitis

New posterior uveitis research from B.F.T. Hogewind and colleagues discussed

Published in Drug Law Weekly, August 5th, 2008

"Cystoid macular edema (CME) is the most significant cause of visual loss associated with idiopathic uveitis. The authors report on the use of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) in a group of patients with macular edema due to idiopathic intermediate and posterior uveitis," scientists in Netherlands report.

"Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series. Thirty-three eyes were included with uveitic CME that was refractory to topical steroids, oral prednisone, or a combination thereof. Previous steroid treatment did not result in elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). The eyes received an intravitreal injection with 10 mg triamcinolone acetonide, after...

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