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Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 5d
GuidelineAsia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2025

International consensuses and guidelines on diagnosing and managing cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis by the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS), the Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO) and the Asia-Pacific Society of Ocular Inflammation and Infection (APSOII).

De-Kuang Hwang, Danny S C Ng, Zhuyun Qian … Yong Tao
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OphthalmologyGuideline

Maintenance treatment for cytomegalovirus retinitis can stop after 6 months.

International consensuses and guidelines on diagnosing and managing cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis by the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS), the Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology (AAPPO) and the Asia-Pacific Society of Ocular Inflammation and Infection (APSOII).

De-Kuang Hwang … Yong Tao
Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2025
Background

A certain extent of variability exists in the management of cytomegalovirus retinitis among clinical practices worldwide.

6
Results
6
months
when ongoing eye infection treatment can stop, if inactive with recovered immunity
More results

With the paradigm changes in antiviral therapy, there are a myriad of emerging controversies in the management of cytomegalovirus retinitis (cytomegalovirus retinitis).

Hence, alignment in the management strategy is important towards optimizing the care of cytomegalovirus retinitis.

More results

An international panel of experts (international panel of experts) formulated consensus statements for cytomegalovirus retinitis regarding to its 1) diagnosis, 2) screening, 3) treatment, 4) management in special populations and 5) emerging technologies.

Screening is recommended for high risk cases.

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Conclusion

Evidence for novel antiviral and immunotherapy have been appraised as second-line treatment options.

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