The Efficacy of Prophylactic Vitrectomy in Treating Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis in Immunocompromised Patients

Opinion Article

Authors

  • Courtney Crawford Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, USA Author
  • Monica Botross 2Medical Student, Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70829/ijrmcs.v02.i01.002

Keywords:

Vitrectomy, acute retinal necrosis, retinal detachment, uveitis, Varicella-Zoster-Virus

Abstract

Abstract
Purpose: To show that prophylactic vitrectomy is a suitable and effective treatment for patients with bilateral acute retinal necrosis (BARN) at risk of developing retinal detachment (RD).
Design: Case report, literature review
Methods: Optical Coherence Tomography, fundoscopic examination, surgical vitrectomy.
Results: After bilateral prophylactic vitrectomy on an immunocompromised BARN patient, vision significantly improved to 20/60 OD and 20/30 OS and retinal detachment was mitigated.
Conclusion: Prophylactic vitrectomy prevents retinal detachment in progressive BARN patients and may improve visual outcomes.

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Published

01/17/2024

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 01 (2024): IJRMCS

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

The Efficacy of Prophylactic Vitrectomy in Treating Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis in Immunocompromised Patients: Opinion Article. (2024). International Journal of Research in Medical and Clinical Science, 2(01), 06-09. https://doi.org/10.70829/ijrmcs.v02.i01.002