Early Presentation of Successive Acute Retinal Necrosis Decades After Initial Infection

On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Warren Sobol of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, discusses ‘Early Presentation of Successive Acute Retinal Necrosis Decades After Initial Infection,' published in the January/February 2025 issue of JVRD.

Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Sobol discuss the case of a 60-year-old patient with significant uveitis and suspicious-looking areas of white, fluffy material in the retina, leading to a suspicion of acute retinal necrosis (ARN). Diagnostic tests, including an anterior chamber tap for PCR, confirmed the diagnosis. Dr. Sobol highlighted the challenges of PCR testing, including potential delays and errors, and the importance of immediate treatment due to the small window of potential success. A key takeaway from the case is the importance of collecting a thorough history when complex inflammatory disease is present, as the patient's history often plays a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment.

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Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief for JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors who share clinical pearls and explore their significance for advancing patient care.