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Macula toxicity after intravitreal amikacin

A A Seawright1, R D Bourke, R J Cooling

  • 1Retinal Service, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Queensland.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1996
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Intravitreal aminoglycosides can cause retinal toxicity, leading to macular ischemia and vision loss in endophthalmitis patients. New treatment strategies are needed to prevent this complication.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Intravitreal aminoglycosides improve endophthalmitis outcomes.
  • Macular infarction can limit visual recovery despite treatment.

Observation:

  • A case of presumed amikacin retinal toxicity is presented.
  • This occurred after treatment for alpha-haemolytic streptococcal endophthalmitis with amikacin and vancomycin.

Findings:

  • Endophthalmitis resolved, with visual acuity improving to 6/24.
  • Fundus fluorescein angiography revealed macular capillary closure and telangiectasis, indicating retinal toxicity.

Implications:

  • Standard intravitreal antibiotic regimens may induce retinal toxicity and macular ischemia.

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  • Developing treatment strategies to mitigate retinal toxicity is crucial for preserving vision.