Status:

COMPLETED

Prophylactic Laser Photocoagulation and Vitrectomy for Acute Retinal Necrosis

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Conditions:

Acute Retinal Necrosis

Retinal Detachment

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-80 years

Brief Summary

Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rare infectious retinitis which can potentially lead to devastating visual outcomes. ARN is diagnosed on the basis of the clinical appearance and disease course accor...

Detailed Description

Between 1995 and 2013, the charts of 20 patients (21 eyes) with a clinical diagnosis of ARN and a complete ophthalmic examination at National Taiwan University Hospital were reviewed. The study was ap...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ●Patients with clinical diagnosis of acute retinal necrosis.

Exclusion

  • Patients with history of retinal detachment.
  • Patients with history of other causes of severe retinal atrophy or necrosis.
  • HIV positive patients.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

23 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02222857

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

August 1 2014

Last Update

April 26 2018

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National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan, 100