Discrepancy in Fluorescein Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomography Findings of Macular Edema in Intermediate Uveitis. (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Bo Hyuck; Shin, Joo Young; Yu, Hyeong Gon
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 24:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 653
• Page End: 659
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Discrepancy -- fluorescein angiography -- intermediate uveitis -- macular edema -- optical coherence tomography; Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2015.1063668
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose : To assess discrepancies between fluorescein angiography (FA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings for macular edema (ME) in intermediate uveitis, and investigate treatment response differences corresponding to the discrepant patterns. Methods : Discrepant results for ME detection between FA and OCT were evaluated. After 6 months, differences in treatment responses were analyzed. Results : Discrepant findings for ME were found in 21 (44%) of 48 eyes. The best-corrected visual acuity significantly improved after treatment in the concordant group but not in the discrepant groups. Central retinal thickness significantly decreased after treatment in the FA+/OCT+ and FA−/OCT+ groups but not in the FA+/OCT− group. Disease duration was significantly longer in the FA+/OCT− group than in the other groups. Conclusions : Discrepancies in FA and OCT findings for ME were common in patients with intermediate uveitis. Our results suggest that treatment outcomes may differ according to the discrepant patterns.