Complex treatment for decompensated edematous exophthalmos
Grusha, I.O.; Kasparov, A.A.; Ismailova, D.S.; Stoiukhina, A.S.; Merzliakova, O.I.
Vestnik Oftalmologii 125(3): 46-50
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-465X PMID: 19566049 Document Number: 636020
In endocrine ophthalmolopathy, there may be persistent dysfunction of the organ of vision due to corneal lesion or optical neuropathy. As an illustration of severe corneal lesion in edematous exophthalmos decompensation, the authors give their own observation that shows it necessary to use in such cases complex treatment comprising pulse therapy with glucocorticoids, followed by a long-term dosage reduction and switching over to its oral administration, as well radiotherapy and surgery.