A long-term follow-up of Eales’ disease

Abstract

The most important elements in dealing with Eales' disease are periodic follow-up, a good and adequate laser treatment, pars plana vitrectomy combined with procedures for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal vasoproliferative changes to stabilize the retinal lesions and maintain functional levels of vision.

Trouble with tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors, not just tuberculosis

“…Tuberculous etiology has been frequently suggested, but it is unclear whether this condition represents active ocular TB or a hypersensitivity reaction manifested on the retina. The appearance of this patient's retina was typical of that described with Eales' disease: perivascular cuffing, a "periphlebitis," predominantly in the peripheral retina with some exudates and areas of venous occlusion (6). In later stages of the disease, neovascularization can occur with risk of vitreous hemorrhage and blindness.…”

“…TB infection without use of TNF␣ inhibitors has been associated with a retinal vasculitis termed Eales' disease (6). The similarities between this patient and patients with Eales' disease are striking in appearance as well as the association with TB.…”

“…The similarities between this patient and patients with Eales' disease are striking in appearance as well as the association with TB. Eales' disease is an ill-defined syndrome of retinal perivasculitis (6). Tuberculous etiology has been frequently suggested, but it is unclear whether this condition represents active ocular TB or a hypersensitivity reaction manifested on the retina.…”

Optic disc and peripheral neovascularization in a young male

“…The condition most commonly occurs in healthy adult males aged between 20 and 30 years, and the youngest case reported is in a 10-year-old. [1][2][3] To our knowledge, our 8-year-old patient is the youngest reported case of Eales' disease.…”

“…It is well recognised that good control of hypertension and serum glucose levels can improve diabetic macular oedema. 2,3 The improvement in the oedema and visual acuity reported in some of the patients could be attributed to concurrent improvement in their other systemic medical problems.…”