Treatment of Posterior Uveitis in Herpetic Retinitis
Posterior uveitis occurring in the setting of herpetic retinitis represents a distinct clinical scenario that calls for a specific, targeted treatment approach. The sections below describe the condition context and the general nature of the management strategy.
Clinical Scenario
Herpetic retinitis is a recognised and serious cause of posterior uveitis. Long-term systemic antiviral drugs — including acyclovir or valaciclovir — are the established treatment of choice in this setting.
Treatment Approach
Management is built around a phased course of systemic antiviral therapy, which may be supplemented by additional agents. The full regimen — including specific agents, sequencing, and the duration of treatment — is detailed in the complete protocol.
Full regimen details, dosing strategy, and clinical algorithm are available via the link below.
References
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.58470
- Long-term systemic antiviral drugs such as acyclovir or valaciclovir are the treatment of choice in case of herpetic retinitis.