Posterior Uveitis
ICD-10 H30.2 · ICD-11 9B65.Z

Treatment of Posterior Uveitis in Herpetic Retinitis

Posterior uveitis presenting in the context of herpetic retinitis is a distinct clinical scenario that calls for a targeted antiviral approach. This page outlines the key considerations — access the full structured regimen via the link below.

Clinical scenario Herpetic retinitis is the defining comorbidity in this presentation. Long-term systemic antiviral therapy is the established foundation of management for posterior uveitis in this setting.

Treatment approach

When standard antiviral management is insufficient, treatment may involve a combined antiviral strategy delivered through both systemic and intraocular routes — the specific agents, sequencing, dosing, and monitoring criteria are detailed in the full protocol.

Full regimen, dosages, and algorithm available in the structured protocol →

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.

In resistant cases, alternatives include a combination of systemic and intraocular antiviral therapy with foscarnet and ganciclovir.

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