Published date: Jul 23 2023

Journal Title: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Issue title: July–September 2023, Volume 18, Issue 3

Pages: 334–338

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v18i3.13782

Sarang P Lambatsarang.p@gmail.comVitreoretinal Services, Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur, India

Vinay B NangiaVitreoretinal Services, Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur, India

Prabhat V NangiaCornea and Refractive Services, Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur, India

Neha H ShahVitreoretinal Services, Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur, India

Swati D MishraVitreoretinal Services, Suraj Eye Institute, Nagpur, India

Purpose: To report a case of a young female who presented with scotoma in the right eye for few days.

Case Report: Krill’s disease or acute retinal pigment epithelitis (ARPE) is a self-limiting retinal disease with no specific treatment. Typical clinical and imaging features helped us to diagnose her with ARPE. Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP), which gives a rapid anti-inflammatory response, was advised. An SD-OCT scan post-injection showed a reduction in hyperreflectivity and height of lesion at day 3 and near total resolution by day 5.

Conclusion: This case suggests rapid resolution of ARPE with the use of IVMP

Keywords: Acute Retinal Pigment Epithelitis; Intravenous Methylprednisolone; Krill’s Disease

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