Profound retinal ischaemia after ranibizumab administration in an eye with ocular ischaemic syndrome

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Abstract. Purpose: To report the result of ranibizumab administration in an eye with ocular ischaemic syndrome. Methods: Fluorescein angiography, ocular pneumoplethysmography and retinal vessel calibre measurement. Results: An 85-year-old man with ocular ischaemic syndrome demonstrated vision loss, retinal vessel calibre constriction and profound retinal ischaemia after intravitreal ranibizumab. Conclusion: We advise against the use of intravitreal vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors in eyes with ocular ischaemic syndrome.
Original languageEnglish
JournalActa Ophthamologica (Online)
Volume88
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)808-10
Number of pages3
ISSN1755-3768
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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