Rapidly progressive optic disk neovascularization after diabetic papillopathy.

Authors

• A C Ho
• A M Maguire
• L A Yannuzzi
• Y L Fishere
• S L Galetta
• R C Sergott

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-1995

Abstract

PURPOSE: To determine if diabetic papillopathy may be associated with optic disk neovascularization and visual loss.

METHODS: We examined two young adults with bilateral diabetic papillopathy who had permanent loss of vision associated with rapidly progressive posterior segment neovascularization.

RESULTS: Within three months both patients developed florid optic disk neovascularization. This neovascularization was slow to regress despite full panretinal photocoagulation. One patient developed a macular tractional retinal detachment.

CONCLUSIONS: Diabetic papillopathy may be associated with rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy and, in particular, optic disk neovascularization. Patients should be monitored for this possibility.

Volume

120

Issue

5

First Page

673

Last Page

675

ISSN

0002-9394

Published In/Presented At

Ho, A. C., Maguire, A. M., Yannuzzi, L. A., Fishere, Y. L., Galetta, S. L., & Sergott, R. C. (1995). Rapidly progressive optic disk neovascularization after diabetic papillopathy. American journal of ophthalmology, 120(5), 673–675. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9394(14)72218-4

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

7485373

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article