<p>Management Strategies of Acute Retinal Necrosis: Current Perspectives</p>
Brittany Powell, Daniel Wang, Stephanie M. Llop, Richard B. Rosen
Abstract
Acute retinal necrosis is a rare yet devastating disease, with significant ocular morbidity. Over the past several decades, initial treatment regimens have shifted from intravenous antivirals requiring hospital admission to the routine use of oral antivirals with intravitreal antivirals for immediate local control. Given the rarity of this disease process and a lack of large-scale research trials, debate continues over recommended practice guidelines. In this paper, we review current diagnostic criteria and recommend a treatment algorithm based on available evidence.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOphthalmologyAcute retinal necrosisRetinalImmunologyRetinitisHuman cytomegalovirusVirusOcular Diseases and Behçet’s SyndromeRetinal and Optic ConditionsOcular Infections and Treatments