Periocular steroids for macular edema associated with retinal arterio-venous malformation

Abstract

Periocular steroids for macular edema associated with retinal arterio-venous malformation   Romana Fazal                                                                                                                                    Aravind Eye Hospital and Post graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, India   Abstract Retinal racemose hemangiomas are vascular malformations comprising of direct arteriovenous communications in the retina which may sometimes present with defective vision. Exudation and neurosensory detachment are some of the complications which may be responsible for decreased visual acuity. We describe a case of a 38-year-old male presenting with unilateral group II retinal racemose hemangioma complicated with macular edema. Intravitreal bevacizumab was injected after which an increase in edema was noted at one month follow up. He was subsequently treated with posterior sub tenon injection of triamcinolone following which there was a prompt decrease in the intra retinal and subretinal fluid with simultaneous improvement in vision. The visual acuity was maintained and no recurrence was seen till six months after successful treatment.    Biography:   Romana Fazal has completed her MBBS from West Bengal university at the age of 24 years and DNB from Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. She is currently pursuing her fellowship in Vitreo retinal diseases at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. She has 3 publications in reputed national and international  journals and number of presentations in national level conferences.   29th International Conference on Insights in Ophthalmology; Webinars- June 17-18, 2020   Abstract Citation: Romana Fazal, Periocular steroids for macular edema associated with retinal arterio-venous malformation, 29th International Conference on Insights in Ophthalmology; Webinars- June 17-18, 2020 (https://ophthalmology.insightconferences.com/abstract/2020/periocular-steroids-for-macular-edema-associated-with-retinal-arterio-venous-malformation  )