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Optic disk neovascularization associated with chronic uveitis

S R Shorb, A R Irvine, S J Kimura

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Chronic uveitis can cause optic disk neovascularization, even without retinal vascular occlusion. Inflammation likely triggers this abnormal blood vessel growth on the optic disc.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Vascular Biology

    Background:

    • Chronic uveitis, often diagnosed as chronic cyclitis, presents with significant inflammatory cell infiltration in the vitreous.
    • Understanding the pathogenesis of optic disc abnormalities in chronic inflammatory eye conditions is crucial.

    Observation:

    • Five patients with chronic uveitis exhibited optic disc neovascularization.
    • Clinical examinations included ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, and perimetry.
    • Fluorescein angiography and angioscopy were utilized to assess retinal vasculature.

    Findings:

    • No evidence of retinal vascular occlusion or nonperfusion was detected in the affected patients.
    • Optic disc neovascularization occurred in the absence of identifiable vascular compromise.
    • Inflammatory mediators are implicated as the likely cause of neovascular proliferation.

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    Implications:

    • This suggests a non-ischemic pathway for optic disc neovascularization in chronic uveitis.
    • Further research into inflammatory mediators could reveal novel therapeutic targets.
    • Ophthalmologists should consider neovascularization in chronic uveitis patients even without signs of vascular occlusion.