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What is the definition of Coats Disease?
Coats disease is an eye disorder characterized by abnormal development of the blood vessels in the retina (retinal telangiectasia). Most people begin showing symptoms in childhood. Early signs and symptoms vary but may include vision loss, "crossed eyes" (strabismus), and a white mass in the pupil behind the lens of the eye (leukocoria). Over time, Coats disease may also lead to retinal detachment, glaucoma, and clouding of the lens of the eye (cataracts). In most cases, only one eye is affected. Coats disease is not inherited and the underlying cause is not known. It has been theorized that some cases may be due to somatic genetic changes (acquired, not inherited) in the NDP gene.
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What are the alternative names for Coats Disease?
  • Coats disease
  • Leber miliary aneurysm
  • Retinal telangiectasis
Who are the top Coats Disease Local Doctors?
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Carol L. Shields
Dr. Carol L. Shields
Ophthalmology
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Wills Eye Hospital

840 Walnut St, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Carol Shields is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shields has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Coats Disease. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Retinoblastoma, Coats Disease, Cataract Removal, and Tissue Biopsy. She is licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

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Paulo E. Stanga
Elite
Highly rated in
11
conditions

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Manchester, GB 

Paulo Stanga practices in Manchester, United Kingdom. Stanga is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Coats Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coats Disease, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Telangiectasia.

 
 
 
 
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Francis L. Munier
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CHUV Lausanne University Hospital

Lausanne, CH 

Francis Munier practices in Lausanne, Switzerland. Munier is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Coats Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Coats Disease, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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What are the latest Coats Disease Clinical Trials?
Feasibility of Whole-body MRI for Cancer Surveillance in Children and Young People With Ataxia Telangiectasia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 18, 2022
Intervention Type: Diagnostic Test

Summary: Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) is an inherited disorder characterised by cerebellar neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency and respiratory disease. People with A-T have abnormal DNA repair and consequently have an increased risk of cancer. Despite this, current guidelines for management of children and young people with A-T do not include cancer surveillance. Improvements in MRI technology have allowed ...

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The Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Sustained Release Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert (DEXTENZA) in Pediatric Patients Following Retinal Surgery or Laser Treatment Under Anesthesia. (TENDER)
Enrollment Status: Not yet recruiting
Publish Date: November 17, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Early Phase 1

Summary: The Tender Study is a prospective, open-label, single-center, randomized, investigator-initiated clinical study seeks to investigate the safety and efficacy of the DEXTENZA insert in pediatric patients following retinal surgery or laser treatment under anesthesia.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

What are the Latest Advances for Coats Disease?
A Novel Approach to Subretinal Fluid Drainage in Coats'-Related Exudative Retinal Detachment.
Condition: Coats'-Related Exudative Retinal Detachment (ERD)
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Treatment Used: Subretinal Fluid Drainage
Number of Patients: 2
Published: July 20, 2022
Coats disease in adolescence and adulthood with preserved vision after laser photocoagulation monotherapy: two case reports.
Condition: Coats Disease with Preserved Vision
Journal: Journal of medical case reports
Treatment Used: Laser Photocoagulation Monotherapy
Number of Patients: 2
Published: July 19, 2022
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Clinical Study of Intravitreal Injection of Anti-VEGF Drugs Combined with Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Coats Disease.
Condition: Coats Disease
Journal: Computational and mathematical methods in medicine
Treatment Used: Intravitreal Injection of Anti-VEGF Drugs Combined with Triamcinolone Acetonide i
Number of Patients: 90
Published: June 27, 2022
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