RESEARCH ARTICLE
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Screening for Fingolimod Associated Macular Oedema: Experience Versus Guidelines
R Moosavi*, F Bremner, J Acheson
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
First Page: 73
Last Page: 74
Publisher ID: TOOPHTJ-8-73
DOI: 10.2174/1874364101408010073
Article History:
Received Date: 1/3/2014Revision Received Date: 25/8/2014
Acceptance Date: 18/9/2014
Electronic publication date: 3 /10/2014
Collection year: 2014

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Abstract
We report adherence to United Kingdom national guidelines on surveillance for Fingolimod associated macular oedema (FAME) and the impact on clinical services at our unit. We conducted a 9-month study, measuring referral interval, visual function and performing OCT scans for all patients referred for FAME surveillance. 38 patients in total were seen, representing 9% of all new ophthalmic referrals during the study period. 26% were seen between 2 and 4 months after starting Fingolimod treatment, 74% between 3 and 4 months after starting Fingolimod treatment. The impact on clinical services is discussed.