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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following retinitis depend on the underlying cause of infection. Severity of genetic disorders may be lessened through vitamin therapy and reduced sunlight exposure.[1] Meanwhile, prophylactic treatment may be prescribed to stunt the progression of viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic variations of retinitis.[2][3][4][5]
Secondary Prevention
Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Secondary prevention includes slowing the progression of the disease. This may be achieved through the implementation of Vitamin A therapies as well as wearing prescription sunglasses in order to prevent exposure to harmful Ultraviolet light. [6]
Cytomegalovirus
- Prophylactic therapy is primarily dependent on antiretroviral therapy (ART).[2]
Tuberculosis
- Further screening and skin testing to to check for progression or presence of tuberculosis.[3]
Fungal Infections
- Regular check ups with primary care physician in order to reduce potential progression of disease.
- Prophylactic treatment in the form of antifungal medication such as fluconazole, voriconazole, and amphotericin B.[7]
Ocular Syphilis
- Prophylactic treatment in the form of antibiotic therapy and consistent check ups.[4]
Toxoplasmosis
- Antimicrobial regimen[5]
References
- ↑ Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/retinitis-pigmentosa-treatment. Accessed April 19, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cytomegalovirus Prevention. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/cmv/prevention.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "CDC Tuberculosis Infection Control and Prevention".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/ Accessed on April 19, 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Parasitic Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxoplasmosis/prevent.html Accessed on April 19, 2016.
- ↑ Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/retinitis-pigmentosa-treatment. Accessed April 19, 2016.
- ↑ Fungal Eye Infections. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/fungal-eye-infections/ Accessed April 20, 2016.