Triple agent immunosuppressive therapy in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome.

PURPOSE

To describe the role of triple agent immunosuppression in severe recalcitrant cases of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Retrospective chart review of five cases of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome.

RESULTS

All cases were treated with oral prednisolone, azathioprine, and cyclosporine in combination, and rapid remission was observed in all patients. The synergistic effect of the triple agent immunosuppressives helped in preventing recurrences. Prolonged treatment with steroid sparing immunosuppressives in severe and recalcitrant cases of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome maintained disease remission.

CONCLUSION

Severe cases of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome can be treated with early use of high-dose triple agent immunosuppressives.