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Subtenon transfusion of dexamethasone to treat experimental autoimmune uveitis in rabbits

Joint Event on 3rd Edition of International Conference on Eye and Vision & 2nd International Conference and Expo on Advanced Eye Care and Cataract
June 14-15, 2018 Rome, Italy

Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Ding Lin, Xuetao Huang, Yiqin Duan, Manqiang Peng, Kuanshu Li , Libei Zhao and Changhua Ye

Aier Eye Hospital��?Changsha, China Central South University, China

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Eye Cataract Surg

Abstract:

Aim: Drug delivery to the targeted ocular tissues remains a challenge. Subtenon transfusion allows prolonged controllable release of drugs directly into the eye according to the need. In this study, we investigate the efficacy of subtenon transfusion of dexamethasone in the rabbit model of experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU). Methods: Experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) in rabbit was induced first by injection the emulsion of bovine serum albumin (BSA) and complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA); and one week later intravitreal injection of BSA. A total of 48 rabbits were randomly allocated to the four groups as follows: (1) received subtenon transfusion dexamethasone; (2) received intravenous and subconjunctive dexamethasone used as a standard therapy control; (3) model EAU control group; and (4) normal control group. Treatment was administered 24 hour post-immunization in the first two groups. We evaluated the anterior segment inflammation state by slit lamp biomicroscopy (standardization of uveitis nomenclature grading) for 14 days and histopathology on 14 days post-immunization. Results: Uveitis developed in all rabbits of the first three groups, and the clinical uveitis scores and histological scores were all higher than the normal control group. The uveitis anterior segment clinical scores reached peak in the treated group 1 (2.17±0.94) and group 2 (2.42±0.79) on day four, post-immunization, and in model EAU control group (3.25±0.62) on day five. Treatment significantly reduced the anterior segment inflammation score from day five to day 14 and histological score on day 14 post-immunization compared to the model EAU group (P<0.05). In all the observed timepoints, the uveitis clinical score and histological score were insignificantly difference in the two treated groups. Conclusion: Subtenon transfusion dexamethasone significantly attenuates rabbit experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU). It is effective in controlling rabbit experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) and may decrease dexamethasone system side effect than the traditional system treatment.

Biography :

Muhammad Ahmad Khan, is a working in the Department of Ophthalmology, Changsha Aier Eye Hospital, Changsha, China. He is pursuing PhD, at the Central South University, China. His activities are in the field of Ophthalmological & clinical practice Ding Lin, is a Doctor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Changsha Aier Eye Hospital, Changsha, China. He is PhD, Supervisor and Professor at the Central South University, China. He graduated in Occupational Therapy with a Master in Health Program. His activities are in the field of clinical practice, research, extension and education, especially focused on child development and the interface between health and education for the effectiveness of occupational therapy practices for monitoring and social inclusion/school for children with special educational needs. .
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