Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 8, 2026

Retinal Pigment Epithelium Transplantation in a Non-human Primate Model for Degenerative Retinal Diseases
Published on: June 14, 2021
[Intravitreal ganciclovir as an additional therapy option in acute retinal necrosis]
M Bischoff-Jung1, A Viestenz2,3, M Fiorentzis2,3
1Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, Kirrberger Str., 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland. mona.bischoff@uks.eu.
Abstract:
Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rare viral inflammatory disease, characterized by uveitis, retinal vasculitis, and necrosis in the late stages. Therapeutic management is based on the clinical findings. The positive outcome in our patient (VA 0.6) indicates that, beside the management of retinal detachment and lens opacification, additional intravitreal injections of 2 mg ganciclovir may achieve better results than systemic/topical antiviral application alone.
Related Concept Videos
Open Angle Glaucoma: Treatment
Drugs such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, α2- and...
Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment

