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مقاله
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Abstract
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Title:
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Erythropoietin: A Novel Treatment for Methanol Associated Optic Neuropathy
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Author(s):
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Farzad Pakdel, MD, Mostafa Soltan Sanjari, Niloofar Pirmarzdashty MD, Mohsen B Kashkouli MD
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Presentation Type:
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Oral
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Subject:
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Strabismus & Neuro-ophthalmology
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Others:
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Presenting Author:
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Name:
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Farzad Pakdel
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Affiliation :(optional)
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Farabi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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E mail:
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fapakdel@gmail.com
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Phone:
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021-44644963
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Mobile:
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09123701876
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Purpose:
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To report the results of intravenous erythropoietin in treatment of optic neuropathy associated with recent methanol poisoning
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Methods:
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In a prospective study, patients received intravenous
recombinant erythropoietin 20,000 units for 3 successive days. A comprehensive ophthalmology evaluation and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), visual field, funduscopy and systemic assessments were performed.
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Results:
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Sixteen consecutive patients from November 2010 to Jan 2013 were included. Mean follow up time was 5.2(range:1-19) months. The
mean BCVA improved significantly in right (3.79 and 0.710 logMAR units, before and after treatment) and left eye (3.36 and 0.82 logMAR units, before and after treatment)(P<0.0001).
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Conclusion:
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Intravenous erythropoietin can be regarded as a novel promising modality of treatment for Methanol Associated Optic Neuropathy.
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