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A Case of Combination Therapy for Subretinal Neovascularization in Bilateral Acquired Parafoveal Telangiectasis
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society ; : 1423-1426, 2009.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-53441
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the clinical results of a case of subretinal neovascularization (SRN) in bilateral acquired parafoveal telangiectasis, performed combination therapy of intravitreal bevacizumab (1.25 mg/0.05ml) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). CASE

SUMMARY:

A 46-year-old female presented with a decrease invisual acuity. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 1.0 in the right eye and 0.1 in the left eye. On ophthalmic examination, she was diagnosed with bilateral acquired parafoveal telangiectasis combined with SRN in the left eye. Intravitreal bevacizumab was injected, and then photodynamic therapy was performed 4 days later. Three months after the combination therapy, her BCVA improved to 0.5, a regression of SRN was observed and vascular leakage was markedly decreased. However, her BCVA decreased to 0.1 and SRN recurred 9 months later.

CONCLUSIONS:

The combined treatment of intravitreal bevacizumab and photodynamic therapy may be used as a selective alternative treatment modality for SRN in bilateral acquired parafoveal telangiectasis, although its effect is short-term.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Photochemotherapy / Telangiectasis / Visual Acuity / Eye / Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / Bevacizumab Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Photochemotherapy / Telangiectasis / Visual Acuity / Eye / Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / Bevacizumab Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society Year: 2009 Type: Article