A Case Report on the Treatment of Irvine-Gass Syndrome with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmpe.202518401

Author(s)

Lishi Deng, Limin Wang*

Affiliation(s)

Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Irvine-Gass syndrome, characterized by idiopathic macular edema following cataract surgery, is a common postoperative complication and a significant factor leading to recurrent visual deterioration after cataract extraction. The precise pathogenesis of this condition remains incompletely understood. While Irvine-Gass syndrome often exhibits self-limiting characteristics, a subset of patients may develop refractory macular edema. This persistent edema can cause long-term visual impairment. Clinically, an integrated approach combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine may be employed for treatment. This report presents one case of Irvine-Gass syndrome treated with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), aiming to provide a reference for the future management of this condition.

Keywords

Irvine-Gass Syndrome; Macular Edema; Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery; Pathogenesis; Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Therapy

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