Therapies for Macular Edema Associated with Central Retinal Vein Occlusion A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Therapies for Macular Edema Associated with Central Retinal Vein Occlusion A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.10.013
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发表时间:
2015-04-01
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13.7
通讯作者:
Thorne, Jennifer E.
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作者:
Yeh, Steven;Kim, Stephen J.;Thorne, Jennifer E.
Purpose: To review the available evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of therapies for the treatment of macular edema (ME) associated with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).Methods: A literature search of the PubMed database was last conducted in March 2014 with no date restrictions but limited to articles published in English. A literature search of the Cochrane Librarywas also conducted in March 2014with no date restrictions andwithout a language limitation. The combined searches yielded 108 citations, of which 20 were deemed clinically relevant for the Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee Retina/Vitreous panel to review in full text. Three additional studies were also identified for panel review. The level of evidence of these selected studies was reviewed by the panel methodologist.Results: There were 7 citations representing 4 clinical trials that provided level I evidence supporting the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pharmacotherapies for ME associated with CRVO, including intravitreal ranibizumab (2), aflibercept (3), and bevacizumab (2). There were 3 citations representing 2 studies with level I evidence for intravitreal corticosteroid injection with dexamethasone intravitreal implant (2 citations) or triamcinolone (1 citation), although cataract and glaucoma were observed in these studies. Level I evidence is available on the limited benefit of macular grid-pattern laser photocoagulation (1 citation). Eight other citations reviewed were rated as level II, and 4 citations were rated as level III. Long-term efficacy results (>= 2 years of follow-up) are limited to intravitreal ranibizumab at this time, and few studies have evaluated combination therapy with anti-VEGF and corticosteroid versus monotherapy of either class of drug.Conclusions: Level I evidence indicates that intravitreal anti-VEGF pharmacotherapy is safe and effective over 2 years for MEassociated with CRVO and that delay in treatment is associatedwithworse visual outcomes. In addition, level I evidence demonstrates short-term efficacy of intravitreal corticosteroid but also an association with a higher frequency of adverse events. (C) 2015 by theAmericanAcademy ofOphthalmology.