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Case Reports
. 2007 Jun;33(6):1131-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.02.025.

Photodynamic therapy for posterior capsule neovascularization

Ali Ayata  1 , Melih Unal, Dilaver Erşanli, Oğuz Gülecek, Murat Sönmez
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Case Reports

Photodynamic therapy for posterior capsule neovascularization

Ali Ayata et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

We report a 71-year-old man with posterior capsule opacification with severe neovascularization who was treated with photodynamic therapy and neodymium:YAG capsulotomy. Treatment was performed using a diode laser at 692 nm, a light dose of 50 J/cm(2), and 6 mg/m(2) body surface area verteporfin. The initial visual acuity was hand motions; 6 months after therapy, the visual acuity was stable at 20/200. In 9 months of follow-up, there was no recurrence of neovascularization and the pupil area remained clear; no retreatment was needed. Photodynamic therapy provided safe and effective occlusion of neovascular vessels in the posterior capsule area.

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