Efficacy of Oral Valacyclovir Treatment in a Case with Acute Retinal Necrosis.

Abstract

Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rapidly progressive disease with poor prognosis, leading to visual loss in most cases. Rapid diagnosis and early anti-viral treatment significantly affect the course and prognosis of the disease. In this case report, we present a 34-year-old female patient referred to our clinic with symptoms of blurred vision and ocular pain diagnosed as acute glaucoma elsewhere. A clinical diagnosis of ARN was made and anti-viral treatment was started immediately. We herein describe our treatment approach to this particular case and discuss previously reported treatment modalities.

• Authors: Mert Şimşek, Pınar Çakar Özdal, Kemal Tekin
• Journal: Turkish journal of ophthalmology (Turk J Ophthalmol) Vol. 47 Issue 3 Pg. 174-179 (Jun 2017) ISSN: 2149-8695 [Print] Turkey
• PMID: 28630795 (Publication Type: Journal Article)