What is the treatment for CMV retinitis?
Patients diagnosed with CMV retinitis are generally treated with antiviral medications, gancyclovir, foscarnet or cidofovir which can slow the progression of the disease but cannot cure it. The medications are administered intravenously, in pill form or via pellet implanted directly into the vitreous in the eye. The pill and intravenous medications allow for immediate infusion while the pellet allows for a slow, timed release of the medicine for approximately 5 to 8 months. Nearly 100% of patients will eventually have a relapse of CMV retinitis, despite the best attempts at control. What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is the leading cause of childhood blindness in developed countries. Bascom Palmer physicians and scientists have earned international recognition for pioneering research into the cause and prevention of ROP. Studies conducted in cooperation with community neonatologists and ophthalmologists have led the way to a new understanding of ROP an
