Fingolimod (FTY720) as an Acute Rescue Therapy for Intraocular Inflammatory Disease
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1999
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.117.2.233
Abstract
Objectives: To compare the inflammatory reaction associated with the insertion of silicone and polypropylene endplates and endplates made of a new biocompatible polymer, Vivathane, in the rabbit subconjunctival space.
Methods: Similar-sized endplates made of 3 different biomaterials were sutured to the sclera in the superotemporal quadrant of the rabbit eye. Thirty eyes of 15 albino New Zealand rabbits were randomly assigned to the 3 groups. Conjunctival vascular hyperemia was graded in a masked fashion among groups. At the end of 3 weeks, the enucleated eyes were examined histologically and using scanning electron microscopy.
Results: Polypropylene and Vivathane were associated with significantly more inflammation in clinical observations and based on histological grading. Silicone was associated with the least amount of inflammation. Three polypropylene and 1 Vivathane plate were extruded between the second and third week.
Conclusions: Silicone is the most inert of the 3 materials tested. Inflammation associated with biomaterials may contribute to the failure of the glaucoma drainage devices.
Clinical Relevance: Bleb inflammation may be related to the biomaterial being used as the endplate. Endplates should be handled carefully during surgery to avoid creating rough spots.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Arch Ophthalmol, v. 117, issue 2, p. 233-236
Scholar Commons Citation
Ayyala, Ramesh S.; Harman, Lynn E.; Michelini-Norris, B; Ondrovic, Leo E.; Haller, Edward M.; Margo, Curtis E.; and Stevens, Scott X., "Fingolimod (FTY720) as an Acute Rescue Therapy for Intraocular Inflammatory Disease" (1999). Integrative Biology Faculty and Staff Publications. 294.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bin_facpub/294
