Photodynamic therapy for choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal nevus
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- DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(03)00321-0
Photodynamic therapy for choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal nevus
Abstract
Purpose: To describe a patient treated with photodynamic therapy for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal nevus.
Design: Interventional case report.
Methods: A 61-year-old woman presented with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal nevus and best-corrected visual acuity of 20/50. The choroidal neovascularization was treated with two verteporfin photodynamic therapy sessions, separated by 3 months.
Results: The choroidal neovascularization was occluded after two sessions. Best-corrected visual acuity improved to 20/25 and remained stable throughout an 18-month follow-up.
Conclusion: Photodynamic therapy seems to be an effective treatment for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal nevus.
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