Acute retinal necrosis after intraocular triamcinolone acetonide injection.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to report a case of acute retinal necrosis after combined cataract surgery and intracameral triamcinolone acetonide injection in a healthy elderly patient.

METHODS:

Testing used was a clinical examination including fundus photographs, fluo-rescein angiography, and serologic testing.

RESULTS:

A 75-year-old healthy white woman undergoing cataract extraction received an injection of intracameral triamcinolone acetonide as a substitute for postoperative topical steroids. Two weeks later, the patient developed acute retinal necrosis, which responded well to systemic antiviral therapy.

CONCLUSION:

Acute retinal necrosis is a rare, but potentially devastating, complication that may be associated with intraocular triamcinolone acetonide injection.

• Authors: Susie Chang, David J Weissgold, Jack A Singer, Lucia Sobrin
• Journal: Retinal cases & brief reports (Retin Cases Brief Rep) Vol. 4 Issue 4 Pg. 306-8 ( 2010) ISSN: 1935-1089 [Print] United States
• PMID: 22741031 (Publication Type: Journal Article)