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Cryopexy in pars planitis.

L Verma1, A Kumar, S Garg

  • 1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie
|October 1, 1991
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Transconjunctival cryopexy may benefit pars planitis patients unresponsive to steroids. Cryotherapy showed improved visual acuity and no neovascularization in some eyes, unlike steroid-only treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal diseases

Background:

  • Pars planitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the ciliary body.
  • Corticosteroids are a common treatment, but some cases are refractory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of transconjunctival cryopexy as an adjunctive treatment for pars planitis unresponsive to corticosteroids.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 16 eyes with pars planitis was conducted.
  • Eight eyes received cryopexy in addition to steroid therapy.
  • Eight eyes continued with steroid therapy alone.

Main Results:

  • Four of eight eyes treated with cryopexy showed improved visual acuity.
  • No vitreous base neovascularization was observed in the cryopexy group.

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  • In the steroid-only group, visual acuity improved in one eye, remained unchanged in five, and decreased in two.

    • Conclusions:

    • Transconjunctival cryopexy may be a beneficial treatment option for refractory pars planitis.
    • Cryopexy appears to prevent vitreous base neovascularization in these patients.