Ponesimod-Associated Macular Edema: Onset and Resolution
Hartej Singh,
Kush Patel,
Alexander Port
Abstract:Purpose: To present a patient with cystoid macular edema (CME) associated with ponesimod use and offer suggestions for the management of this condition. Methods: A case report is presented. Results: A 75-year-old woman with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis had an unremarkable baseline ophthalmic examination prior to starting ponesimod. At her 9-month follow-up, an examination showed the development of CME in the left eye. The patient’s macular edema fully resolved after transitioning off ponesimod to an … Show more
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