Learn About Coats Disease

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.
What are the alternative names for Coats Disease?
  • Coats disease
  • Leber miliary aneurysm
  • Retinal telangiectasis
Who are the top Coats Disease Local Doctors?
Advanced in Coats Disease
Advanced in Coats Disease
608 Stanton L Young Blvd, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
 (118.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Stephen Fransen is an Ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Fransen and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coats Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Fransen is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Coats Disease
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Coats Disease
Ophthalmology

Retina Consultants Of Oklahoma PLLC

9821 S May Ave, Suite C, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
 (112.1 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jordan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Johnson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coats Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Coats Disease
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Coats Disease
Ophthalmology
13401 N Western Ave, Suite 402, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
 (121.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Diana Hampton is an Ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Hampton and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coats Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Periorbital Cellulitis, Glaucoma, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, and Coats Disease. Dr. Hampton is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Coats Disease Clinical Trials?
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)

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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Comparative Multicenter Randomized Study of Aflibercept Versus Placebo in Macular Telangiectasia Type 1

Summary: Idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasia type 1 is a rare unilateral disease that mostly affects men before 50 years of age. Mac Tel 1 are characterized by microvascular telangiectasia and increased tortuosity of the macular capillary network on the temporal part of the fovea that can be identified on fundus examination. It can be associated with peripheral vascular changes, similar to manifestations...

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