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Article | 2026 ASRS Meeting

Treating CME Without Reactivating Retinitis

Data from a retrospective Emory Eye Center series suggest most eyes with CME following infectious retinitis achieved resolution without disease reactivation, although prolonged treatment and close monitoring were often required.

By: Sruthi Arepalli, MD
Retinal Physician July 21, 2026
5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    A retrospective study at Emory Eye Center found most eyes with CME after infectious retinitis resolved without disease reactivation.

  • 2

    Topical steroid drops were the primary treatment for CME, often requiring prolonged use and multiple cycles for resolution.

  • 3

    Local and systemic steroids were used less frequently but showed higher resolution rates, raising concerns about disease reactivation.

  • 4

    Seventy-five percent of eyes achieved resolution, with eight additional eyes showing marked improvement by the follow-up period.

  • 5

    No cases of disease reactivation were reported, although some patients experienced increased intraocular pressure.