DR. ISHA ACHARYA

DR.SANJAY SRINIVASAN, DR. ANKUSH KAWALI, DR. PADMAMALINI MAHENDRA DAS

Abstract

AIM: To study the role of SD-OCT for assessing post-treatment visual outcomes in post

fever retinitis.

METHODS: Retrospective, observational study. Patients with SD-OCT in EDI mode were

assessed for CT and CMT at both presentation and final visit. Patients were treated with

doxycycline/ciprofloxacin and/or steroids.

RESULTS: 79 eyes of 65 patients with a mean age of 39.03 years with 53.16% females were

included with a mean follow-up of 30 days. Mean CT/CMT at presentation and at follow-up

were 254.12µm and 241.51 and 454.8µm and 223.7µm respectively. Visual acuity had

a positive correlation with CMT (r = 0.340) and negligible correlation with CT. A significant

decrease in mean CT was noted in patients who received doxycycline and/or steroid

compared to those who didn’t receive any systemic treatment (p <0.001). CONCLUSION: CMT has a more significant role in determining visual outcomes than CT. CT can be reduced post-treatment with no effect on vision.