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2006 Series - January 3, 2006
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Lecture 52 of 52 NEXT»
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| A 72-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension presented four months ago with a central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) of the left eye. He did not keep his follow-up appointments but came in for "new glasses". On exam, the patient has active neovascularization of the iris, no visible neovascularization of the angle, and an intraocular pressure of 18mmHg. |
| The next most important step is: |
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immediate panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) |
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intravitreal steroids |
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immediate pars plana vitrectomy |
| d. |
Diamox 500mg BID |
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