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ArticleTurkish journal of medical sciences2025

BLong-term results of branch retinal vein occlusion: 5-year follow-up.

İlkay Kiliç Müftüoğlu, Natasha Mayer, Katherine DU, Catalina Feistritzer, Elise Barberis, Sashwanthi Mohan, Jay Chhablani

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Article in Turkish journal of medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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İlkay Kiliç MüftüoğluDepartment of Ophthalmology, İstanbul Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3911-5513
Natasha MayerDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1688-0545
Katherine DUDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1715-5426
Catalina FeistritzerDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5611-7839
Elise BarberisDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7930-9517
Sashwanthi MohanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medcare Eye Centre, Al Safa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2239-5440
Jay ChhablaniDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1772-3558

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Abstract

Background/aim: This study aimed to report the 5-year outcomes of patients with newly diagnosed branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Materials and methods: A retrospective review of patient charts was conducted. Data on central macular thickness (CMT), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), photoreceptor integrity, number of intravitreal (IV) antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections administered, and treatment regimen were assessed. Results: Ninety-seven eyes from individual patients with a mean age of 70.90 ± 11.49 (38-92) were included. The mean BCVA improved, and the mean CMT decreased at all follow-up visits following treatment (p < 0.05). Thirty-two eyes (33%) gained 3 lines of BCVA at the five-year follow-up. The mean number of total IV anti-VEGF injections administered was 19 ± 13.35 (1-49) during the five-year period, and 27.83% of patients received rescue laser treatment. Fifty-four percent of eyes received three consecutive monthly loading doses of IV anti-VEGF injections. The mean change in BCVA in the loading dose (+) group was significantly greater than in the loading dose (-) group at 1-year and subsequent visits. The loading dose (+) group showed a significantly greater reduction in CMT compared to the loading dose (-) group. The mean estimated time for BCVA to decline by ≥3 lines was 117 ± 8.74 months (95% CI = 100.21-134.51). Conclusion: Anti-VEGF treatment was effective in improving anatomical and functional outcomes in BRVO patients during long-term follow-up. Initial treatment with three loading doses of anti-VEGF resulted in greater vision gain and more pronounced anatomical improvement.

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Angiogenesis InhibitorsRetinal Vein OcclusionAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBevacizumabFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntravitreal InjectionsMaleMiddle AgedRanibizumabRetrospective StudiesTomography, Optical CoherenceTreatment OutcomeAngiogenesis InhibitorsBevacizumabRanibizumabVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAnti-VEGFbranch retinal vein occlusionmacular edema

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