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September 17, 2025CureusOpen Access

Long-Term Management of Sympathetic Ophthalmia Developing in the Early Period Following Trauma: A Case Report

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Case report demonstrates successful treatment of sympathetic ophthalmia with immunosuppressive therapy, indicating the need for early intervention.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment led to effective management of sympathetic ophthalmia in a trauma patient.
Three years post-trauma, visual acuity improved to 0.7 following successful immunosuppressive therapy.
Utilizing a combination of corticosteroids and medications like cyclosporine and azathioprine proved effective.
Long-term follow-up revealed normalization of OCT and FFA findings, highlighting management success.

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Case report demonstrates successful treatment of sympathetic ophthalmia with immunosuppressive therapy, indicating the need for early intervention.