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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 bacterial, fungal, and parasitic variations of retinitis.
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. [2]
Cytomegalovirus
- Prophylactic therapy is primarily dependent on antiretroviral therapy (ART).[3]
Tuberculosis
- Further screening and skin testing to to check for progression or presence of tuberculosis.[4]
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.[5]
Ocular Syphilis
- Prophylactic treatment in the form of antibiotic therapy and consistent check ups.[6]
Toxoplasmosis
- Antimicrobial regimen[7]
References
- ↑ Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/retinitis-pigmentosa-treatment. Accessed 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.
- ↑ Cytomegalovirus Prevention. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/cmv/prevention.html
- ↑ "CDC Tuberculosis Infection Control and Prevention".
- ↑ Fungal Eye Infections. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/fungal-eye-infections/ Accessed April 20, 2016.
- ↑ Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/ Accessed on April 19, 2016.
- ↑ Parasitic Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxoplasmosis/prevent.html Accessed on April 19, 2016.