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Deze abstract is toegekend aan sessie BIO: Belgian Immuno Ophthalmology Club

Titel	White Dot Syndroms and immunosupression: a double-edged sword?
Abstract Nr.	1021

Doel	To discuss the possible role of systemic steroids and immunosupressives in white dot syndromes.
Methodes	Review of the literature and a retrospective, observational case series of our own population.
Resultaten	White dot syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by multiple whitish-yellow inflammatory lesions located at the level of the outer retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid. Treatment modalities that have been used include systemic and local steroids, other immunosuppressant agents, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, submacular surgery and, most recently, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy.
Conclusie	To date, however, there is no clear consensus on the effective therapy. Further research into this area, as well as on the cause and possible predisposing factors, is warranted.

Auteur 1

Naam	DE SCHRYVER
Initialen	I
Instituut	Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Ghent
Stad	Ghent