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Abstract #73318 Published in IGR 18-4
Efficacy of Oral Valacyclovir Treatment in a Case with Acute Retinal Necrosis
Şimşek M; Çakar Özdal P; Tekin KTurkish journal of ophthalmology 2017; 47: 174-179
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.
Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey.
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