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

But	To discuss the possible role of systemic steroids and immunosupressives in white dot syndromes.
Méthodes	Review of the literature and a retrospective, observational case series of our own population.
Résultats	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.
Conclusion	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.

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Nom	DE SCHRYVER
Initiales	I
Institut	Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Ghent
Ville	Ghent