Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide for exudative age-related macular degeneration among Japanese patients.

AIM To study the results of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (TA) for exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) among Japanese patients. METHODS 13 eyes of 12 Japanese patients (9 males and 3 females) with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) of exudative AMD received intravitreal TA (8 mg). Visual acuity, size of CNV and serous retinal detachment, and complications related to treatment were evaluated for 6 months or longer. RESULTS Postoperative maximum visual acuity significantly improved (p < 0.05). Postoperative eyes had a greater probability of a reduced size of CNV and/or retinal detachment compared to preoperative eyes. Seven eyes showed increased intraocular pressure (21 mm Hg or over), which was controlled well by medication. Cataract development and advancement were observed in 90% of phakic eyes. No other serious complications were found. CONCLUSIONS Intravitreal TA might be an effective treatment for subfoveal CNV of exudative AMD among Japanese as well as Caucasian patients for a comparatively short period.