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Abstract #24665 Published in IGR 11-4
The effect of trans-tenon triamcinolone acetonide injection on intraocular pressure in diffuse diabetic macular edema
Cumurcu T; Kilic R; Erkorkmaz UTrakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Dergisi 2008; 25: 15-19
Objectives: We evaluated the intraocular pressure (IOP) after trans-Tenon retrobulbar injections of triamcinolone acetonide (TTTA) in patients with with diffuse diabetic macular edema. Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 30 eyes of 21 consecutive patients (12 females, 9 males; mean age 63.7(plus or minus)6.92 years; range 49 to 77 years) who received a single dose of 20 mg TTTA injection for diffuse diabetic macular edema. Intraocular pressures were evaluated before and one week, one month, and three months after the injection. Results: Elevation of the IOP occurred only during the first week after TTTA injections. These rises returned to normal values with topical antiglaucoma medications. Improvements in visual acuity were significant at one month and three months. Conclusion: It was concluded that single-dose 20 mg TTTA injection was a safe and effective treatment in diffuse diabetic macular edema.
T. Cumurcu. Gaziosmanpasa Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Goz Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, 60110 Tokat, Turkey. tongabay@superonline.com
Classification:
6.1.3 Factors affecting IOP (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP)
11.15 Other drugs in relation to glaucoma (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
9.4.5.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.5 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, choroid and vitreous)
