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[Acute retinal necrosis].

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  • 1Augenklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Deutschland. Arnd.Gandorfer@med.uni-muenchen.de

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
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Acute retinal necrosis syndrome (ARN), a herpes virus infection, causes severe retinitis and vision loss. Early antiviral treatment and surgery are crucial for managing this rare but serious eye condition.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Virology
  • Retinal Diseases

Context:

  • Acute retinal necrosis syndrome (ARN) is a rare but severe ocular inflammatory condition.
  • It is caused by viruses from the herpes virus family, including herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus.
  • ARN typically affects otherwise healthy individuals across all age groups and sexes.

Purpose:

  • To describe the clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and management of acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in preventing vision-threatening complications.

Summary:

  • ARN presents with episcleritis, scleritis, anterior uveitis, and necrotizing retinitis, often starting peripherally and progressing centrally.
  • Key features include vitreous opacification and potential optic neuropathy; untreated eyes have a high risk of retinal detachment (75%).

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Published on: November 20, 2016

  • The fellow eye is frequently involved (two out of three cases).

    • Impact:

    • Prompt intravenous antiviral therapy is essential to halt disease progression.
    • Laser photocoagulation for peripheral retinal breaks and vitreoretinal surgery with silicone oil tamponade can achieve high retinal reattachment rates (90%).
    • Despite effective management, the visual prognosis for ARN remains guarded.