Bilateral hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis and panuveitis following intravitreal faricimab injection: A clinicopathologic case study

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Authors

Negin Yavari · Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Ankur Gupta · Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Andreas Mitsios · Stanford University

Jia-Horung Hung · Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Dalia El-Feky · Tanta University

Cam V. Nguyen · Southwestern Medical Center

Çigdem Yaşar

Abstract

The case highlights the clinical presentation, detailed findings, and successful treatment strategy for hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis and panuveitis induced by IVT injection of faricimab. Cytopathology analysis of vitreous samples provides novel insights regarding inflammatory mechanisms underlying this rare but potentially sight-threatening complication.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal and Optic Conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

Volume 41, pp. 102532-102532

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2026.102532

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