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Title	White Dot Syndroms and immunosupression: a double-edged sword?
Abstract Nr.	1021

Purpose	To discuss the possible role of systemic steroids and immunosupressives in white dot syndromes.
Methods	Review of the literature and a retrospective, observational case series of our own population.
Results	White dot syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by multiple whitish-yellow inflammatory lesions located at the level of the outer retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid. Treatment modalities that have been used include systemic and local steroids, other immunosuppressant agents, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, submacular surgery and, most recently, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy.
Conclusion	To date, however, there is no clear consensus on the effective therapy. Further research into this area, as well as on the cause and possible predisposing factors, is warranted.

Authors 1

Last name	DE SCHRYVER
Initials	I
Department	Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Ghent
City	Ghent