Open AccessManagement of macular epiretinal membrane by vitrectomy and intravitreal triamcinolone
Author(s) -
Dhananjay Shukla
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.99850
Subject(s) - medicine , epiretinal membrane , vitrectomy , triamcinolone acetonide , ophthalmology , macular edema , acetonide , visual acuity
A patient underwent successful vitrectomy for macular epiretinal membrane with anatomical and functional improvement. 10 weeks later, there was a recurrence of macular edema with corresponding visual decline. An intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide not only restored the macular anatomy but also improved the visual outcome beyond that achieved after surgery.