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Combination of photodynamic therapy, intravitreal triamcinolone injection, and standard laser photocoagulation in radiation retinopathy

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We report the combination of various therapy options in a 58-year-old man diagnosed with bilateral radiation retinopathy and left radiation optic neuropathy. Four mg/0.1 mL triamcinolone acetonide was injected intravitreally in both eyes followed by bilateral photodynamic treatment 2 weeks after. Bilateral, panretinal photocoagulation and right focal laser treatment for residual macular edema were performed 2 months later. At 18 months, visual acuity is 20/200 in the right eye and hand motions in the left eye with no signs of active retinopathy.

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  1. Department of Opthalmology, Dokuz Eviol University, Izmir, Turkey

    Nilufer Kocak MD (fellows),  All Osman Saatci MD (Professor) &  Fatma Meltem Soylev Bajin MD (Professor)

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The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

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Kocak, N., Saatci, A.O. & Soylev Bajin, F.M. Combination of photodynamic therapy, intravitreal triamcinolone injection, and standard laser photocoagulation in radiation retinopathy. Ann Ophthalmol 38, 243–247 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-006-0013-2

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