Topical ophthalmic use of cyclosporin A for Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon.
Clin Exp Optom
; 97(2): 184-6, 2014 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-23800332
ABSTRACT
The Splendore-Hoeppli reaction is a rare phenomenon characterised by the formation of eosinophilic material around infectious or non-infectious agents. A 33-year-old patient with persistent Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon was previously treated with topical steroids but this resulted in a rise in intraocular pressure. The patient was treated with topical cyclosporin A one per cent twice daily as an alternative immunosuppression. After three weeks of treatment the patient had complete resolution of her conjunctival granuloma. This case report introduces cyclosporin A as a treatment option for the Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon. This is a safe drug for long-term topical use in this condition.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Eosinophilic Granuloma
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Cyclosporine
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Conjunctival Diseases
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Immunosuppressive Agents
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Exp Optom
Journal subject:
OPTOMETRIA
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia