Review Article: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Expanding Indications for the Treatment of Retinal Diseases, SHERIF M. HEGAZY, MOHAMED A. EL SADA, MOHAMED EL MALT and MOHAMED EL AGHA
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Review Article: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Expanding Indications for the Treatment of Retinal Diseases, SHERIF M. HEGAZY, MOHAMED A. EL SADA, MOHAMED EL MALT and MOHAMED EL AGHA
Abstract
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) formu-lations use and indications in ophthalmology are evolving at a high rate. NSAIDs use in anterior segment disease and their ability to decrease postoperative inflammation is well docu-mented. Recently, new topical formulation that allow higher intraocular penetration facilitate topical NSAIDs use in pos-terior segment disorders. The use of topical NSAIDs as a primary or an adjunctive treatment modality in numerous disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, age-releated macular degeneration, vein occlusion and inflammation has been studied. Also, intravitreal injection dosage, safety and efficacy have been studied. Recent advances releated to the use of NSAIDs for the treatment of posterior segment disorders have been reviewed.