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Steroids in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: Is There a Role in Current Treatment Practice?
Joint Authors
Ashraf, Mohammed
Souka, Ahmed A. R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
With the current widespread use of anti-VEGFs in the treatment of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), the role for steroids has become greatly diminished.
Recent large scale randomized control trials (RCTs) have established the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGFs in the treatment of CRVO.
Steroids are known to cause elevations in intraocular pressure as well as increase the risk of cataract formation.
With that in mind many ophthalmologists are injecting steroids less frequently.
This paper aims to review some of the data pertaining to the use of steroids either as a first line monotherapy, adjunct therapy, or an alternative therapy to help answer the question: Is there currently any role for steroids in the management of CRVO?
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ashraf, Mohammed& Souka, Ahmed A. R.. 2015. Steroids in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: Is There a Role in Current Treatment Practice?. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069782
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ashraf, Mohammed& Souka, Ahmed A. R.. Steroids in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: Is There a Role in Current Treatment Practice?. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069782
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ashraf, Mohammed& Souka, Ahmed A. R.. Steroids in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: Is There a Role in Current Treatment Practice?. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069782
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069782