Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of cystoid macular edema secondary to Behçet disease.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in patients with cystoid macular edema (CME) associated with Behçet disease.

DESIGN

Interventional case series.

METHODS

Ten eyes of 10 patients with CME from Behçet disease made up the study population. All eyes had persistent CME despite medical treatment for at least 2 months. Intravitreal injection of 4 mg (0.1 ml) of triamcinolone acetonide was offered to treat macular edema. The visual and anatomic responses were observed.

RESULTS

At 1-month follow-up, a reduction in mean foveal thickness of 37.4%, from 416 microm to 260.5 microm, was attained. At 3-month follow-up, mean foveal thickness was 286.2 microm and at 6 months, 263.7 microm. No eyes had lost vision at 1 month, and eight eyes (80%) showed improvement in visual acuity. At 3-month and 6-month follow-up, three eyes (30%) remained stable and the other eyes had maintained the improved acuity.

CONCLUSION

Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide is a promising therapeutic method for CME from Behçet disease.