A direct correlation of the resolution of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema with acetazolamide therapy.
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Journal Article
We report the case of a patient with pseudophakic cystoid macular edema whose visual acuity improved promptly with oral administration of 500 mg of acetazolamide extended-release capsules BID for two weeks. However, vision worsened again within two weeks of discontinuation of the treatment. On resumption of acetazolamide therapy for three weeks, and its slow withdrawal during the following three weeks, the macular edema eventually resolved, and vision returned to normal. Our observation provides a direct correlation of the resolution of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema with acetazolamide therapy and shows the importance of tapering the doses of this regimen.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Tripathi, RC; Fekrat, S; Tripathi, BJ; Ernest, JT
Published Date
- April 1991
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 23 / 4
Start / End Page
- 127 - 129
PubMed ID
- 2064253
Pubmed Central ID
- 2064253
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0003-4886
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States