# Case Report: Successful treatment of external beam radiation-induced optic papillopathy with intravitreal anti-VEGF

## TL;DR

This case report describes successful treatment of a rare eye condition caused by radiation therapy using anti-VEGF injections.

## Contribution

Presents novel treatment success with anti-VEGF for radiation-induced optic papillopathy.

## Key findings

- Three cases showed improvement with intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment.
- Optic disc edema was localized to the intra-ocular optic nerve.
- Proposed diagnostic criteria and treatment approach are discussed.

## Abstract

Three cases of optic disc edema arising from radiation optic neuropathy isolated to the intra-ocular optic nerve following external beam radiation for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are presented. A literature review of the etiology, presentation, and treatment is included for discussion, along with proposed diagnostic criteria.