Retinal Detachment with Macular Hole Following Combined Photodynamic Therapy and Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 185-187, 2007.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-225451
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a case of retinal detachment with a macular hole following photodynamic therapy (PDT) using verteporfin and intravtreal bevacizumab injection in the treatment of myopic choroidal neovasclarization (CNV).METHODS:
A 58 -year-old woman was diagnosed with myopic CNV and treated with a combination of PDT with verteporfin and intravitreal bevacizumab injection that same day. She received the second injection of intravitreal bevacizumab four weeks after the initial treatment.RESULTS:
The patient developed a sudden decline in vision one week after the second injection; and was subsequently diagnosed with retinal detachment associated with a macular hole. She underwent standard three-port pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling, fluid-air exchange and silicone oil injection. The retina was still firmly attached at the patient's final follow-up visit.CONCLUSIONS:
PDT and intravitreal bevacizumab injection used for the treatment of myopic CNV can be associated with retinal detachment with a macular hole. Patients need to be informed about this potential complication, and a higher index of suspicion may be warranted in patients who report sudden vision loss after the treatment.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Photochemotherapy
/
Retinal Perforations
/
Vitreous Body
/
Retinal Detachment
/
Choroidal Neovascularization
/
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
/
Injections
/
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS