title: [Prognosis in idiopathic retinal periphlebitis. Apropos of 14 cases].
abstract: Fourteen patients (26 eyes) suffering from idiopathic retinal periphlebitis were followed during a mean time of 6 years (2 to 11 years). At the first examination, five eyes presented with irreversible loss of vision (tractional retinal detachment, neovascular glaucoma). At the end of follow-up, the visual acuity was inferior to 0.1 in 6 eyes, between 0.1 and 0.5 in 7 eyes, superior to 0.6 in 13 eyes. In 70% of cases, initial visual acuity was maintained or ameliorated. New vessels were present in association with significant capillary closure in 18 eyes (70%). Cystoid macular edema appeared in 7 eyes (27%). Steroid therapy, or immunosuppressants in few cases, were usefull to suppress intraocular inflammation. Laser photocoagulation was performed in 18 eyes in order to prevent or reduce ocular neovascularization; beneficial results were obtained in 13 eyes.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Glacet-Bernard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gaudric
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sterkers
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Coscas
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012171:Retinal Vessels; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents
vernacular_title: Pronostic des périphlébites rétiniennes idiopathiques. A propos de 14 cas.