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*Directed by causative organism
*Directed by causative organism
*Involvement of Ophthalmology
*Involvement of Ophthalmology
*Typically requires intravenous ± intravitreal [[Is treated by::acyclovir]], stepped down to oral [[valacyclovir]] after 5 to 10 days, to complete 3 months
*Typically requires intravenous ± intravitreal [[Is treated by::acyclovir]], stepped down to oral [[valacyclovir]] after 7 to 14 days, to complete 3 months
**Sometimes intravitreal [[ganciclovir]] or [[foscarnet]] is added
**Sometimes intravitreal [[ganciclovir]] or [[foscarnet]] is added
*May require steroids, usually added after 24 hours of antiviral therapy
*May require steroids, usually added after 24 hours of antiviral therapy
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*Advances in the Management of Acute Retinal Necrosis. ''Int Ophthalmol Clin''. 2015;55(3):1–13. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1097/IIO.0000000000000077 10.1097/IIO.0000000000000077]
*Advances in the Management of Acute Retinal Necrosis. ''Int Ophthalmol Clin''. 2015;55(3):1–13. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1097/IIO.0000000000000077 10.1097/IIO.0000000000000077]
*Acute retinal necrosis. ''EyeWiki''. 2021. https://eyewiki.aao.org/Acute_retinal_necrosis


[[Category:Ophthalmology]]
[[Category:Ophthalmology]]

Latest revision as of 15:45, 15 February 2021

Background

Differential Diagnosis

  • Most commonly HSV and VZV, though CMV also possible

Clinical Manifestations

  • Starts as anterior uveitis (painful, red eye with vision loss) that progresses to retinal necrosis
  • High rates of retinal detachment and blindness

Management

  • Directed by causative organism
  • Involvement of Ophthalmology
  • Typically requires intravenous ± intravitreal acyclovir, stepped down to oral valacyclovir after 7 to 14 days, to complete 3 months
  • May require steroids, usually added after 24 hours of antiviral therapy
  • May require vitrectomy or laser therapy

Further Reading