Table 1

Survey results regarding CMV anterior uveitis practice patterns at the biennial CKPU meeting in Bangkok, Thailand (n=68)

Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeSomewhat agreeStrongly agree
1. I think that oral valganciclovir is an effective medication to treat CMV anterior uveitis0 (0%)8 (11.8%)36 (52.9%)24 (35.3%)
2. I think that topical ganciclovir 2% eye drops is an effective medication to treat CMV anterior uveitis1 (1.5%)11 (16.2%)33 (48.5%)23 (33.82%)
3. I think that oral valganciclovir is a safe medication to treat short term ocular inflammation related to CMV anterior uveitis0 (0%)11 (16.2%)36 (52.9%)21 (30.9%)
4. I think that oral valganciclovir is a safe medication to treat long-term ocular inflammation and prevent recurrences of CMV anterior uveitis2 (2.9%)20 (29.4%)33 (48.5%)13 (19.1%)
5. I think that topical ganciclovir eyedrops are a safe medication to treat short-term ocular inflammation related to CMV anterior uveitis1 (1.5%)8 (11.8%)28 (41.2%)31 (45.6%)
6. I think that topical ganciclovir eyedrops are a safe medication to treat long-term ocular inflammation and prevent recurrences of CMV anterior uveitis1 (1.5%)17 (25.0%)31 (45.6%)19 (27.9%)
7. I think that there is a benefit to treating CMV with long-term therapy (beyond 6 months)1 (1.5%)8 (11.8%)26 (38.2%)33 (48.5%)
  • CMV, cytomegalovirus.