Hemorrhagic Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis - Horv

Hemorrhagic Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis - Horv

Hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis (HORV) is a rare, potentially blinding postoperative complication that has been observed in dozens of patients who have received intraocular injections of vancomycin (Anti-infective) formulations toward the end of otherwise uncomplicated cataract surgeries. FDA’s has posted a Compounding Risk Alert about a case of HORV following injections of a compounded triamcinolone (Steroid), moxifloxacin (Anti-infective), and vancomycin formulation. Source 3l.