Recurrent neovascularization of the disc in sympathetic ophthalmia.
Sympathetic ophthalmia following parsplana vitrectomy is a known complication. We describe here a case of recurrent disc neovascularization in a patient of sympathetic ophthalmia. It promptly responded to steroids initially but later recurred with inflammation.
Sampangi
Raju
R
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110 029, India.
Venkatesh
Pradeep
P
Mandal
Subrata
S
Garg
Sat Paul
SP
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009879:Ophthalmia, Sympathetic / Q000150:complications*; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000098:blood supply*; D012008:Recurrence; D015861:Retinal Neovascularization / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014792:Visual Acuity
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide; D008727:Methotrexate