Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare debilitating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. Three monoclonal antibodies were recently approved as maintenance therapies for aquaporin-4 immunoglobulin G (AQP4-IgG) seropositive NMOSD (eculizumab, inebilizumab, and satralizumab). Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm published international Delphi consensus on the management of AQP4-IgG+ NMOSD in May 31, 2023. Twenty-five statements reached consensus after two voting rounds by 24 Delphi panel experts. Inebilizumab and satralizumab have been listed in China, and off-label immunosuppressants and biologics are also used in clinical practice. However, there are no standard treatment recommendations in use of these biologics and maintenance therapy of NMOSD. Therefore, the interpretation of this consensus, focusing on the initial use of monoclonal drugs, the conversion between monoclonal drugs and immunosuppressants, as well as the application and safety of special populations, is conducive to improving the normative and effective use of of monoclonal drugs in NMOSD y ophthalmologists and neurologists
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a closely related disease of ophthalmology and systemic diseases. The Expert consensus on clinical diagnosis and treatment path of retinal vein occlusion in China (consensus) emphasizes that etiological diagnosis and treatment should be paid primary attention to, and etiological exploration should be placed in an important position in the diagnosis and treatment path. In addition to etiological treatment, the consensus emphasizes that clinical attention should be paid to the management of anterior segment neovascularization, neovascular glaucoma and macular edema. Especially for patients with short course of central retinal vein occlusion, the occurrence of 100-day glaucoma should be vigilant, and active anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs, laser photocoagulation and intraocular pressure treatment should be taken. For the treatment of macular edema, the consensus points out that anti-VEGF drugs and intraocular glucocorticoid sustained-release agents are effective, but the latter should be used cautiously to avoid problems such as high intraocular pressure glaucoma and accelerated cataract formation. For deficient RVO, the consensus defines its concept, defines the time point of treatment when combined with macular edema, and clarifies the applicable conditions of laser therapy.