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Intravitreal bevacizumab for diabetic papillopathy
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kirikkale University School of Medicine, Kirikkale, Ankara, Turkey. kemalornek@hotmail.com
Summary
Intravitreal bevacizumab effectively treated diabetic papillopathy (DP), a condition causing optic disc swelling and vision loss. Treatment improved visual acuity and resolved optic disc edema in a patient with diabetic retinopathy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Diabetic papillopathy (DP) is a rare complication of diabetes mellitus, characterized by optic disc edema.
- It can lead to significant visual impairment, affecting patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old female patient presented with reduced visual acuity (1/10 OD, 3/10 OS) and bilateral optic disc swelling.
- Ophthalmologic examination revealed mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without other significant ocular or systemic abnormalities.
Findings:
- Intravitreal injection of bevacizumab was administered for the diagnosis of diabetic papillopathy.
- Following treatment, visual acuity improved to 7/10 in the right eye, and optic disc edema resolved within three weeks.
Implications:
- Intravitreal bevacizumab demonstrates efficacy in treating diabetic papillopathy.
- This treatment offers a potential therapeutic option for vision preservation in diabetic patients suffering from DP.
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