Title of article :
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Expanding Indications for the Treatment of Retinal Diseases
Author/Authors :
HEGAZY, SHERIF M. Research Institute of Ophthalmology - Department of Retina, Egypt , EL SADA, MOHAMED A. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Ophthalmology Department, Egypt , EL MALT, MOHAMED Research Institute of Ophthalmology - Department of Retina, Egypt , EL AGHA, MOHAMED Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Ophthalmology Department, Egypt
Abstract :
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) formulations use and indications in ophthalmology are evolving at a high rate. NSAIDs use in anterior segment disease and their ability to decrease postoperative inflammation is well documented. Recently, new topical formulation that allow higher intraocular penetration facilitate topical NSAIDs use in posterior segment disorders. The use of topical NSAIDs as a primary or an adjunctive treatment modality in numerous disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, age-releated macular degeneration, vein occlusion and inflammation has been studied. Also, intravitreal injection dosage, safety and efficacy have been studied. Recent advances releated to the use of NSAIDs for the treatment of posterior segment disorders have been reviewed.
Keywords :
Age related macular degeneration , Bromofenac , Diabetic retinopathy , Diclofenac , Inflammation , Ketorelac , Macular edema , Nonsteroidal anti , inflammatory drugs , Nepafenac , Prostaglandins , Uveitis , Vein occlusion
Journal title :
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Journal title :
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
