Long-term Results of Reduced-fluence Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 646-652, 2017.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-178259
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the long-term effects of reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy (RF-PDT) combined with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).METHODS:
Twenty-two eyes of 21 patients with PCV that were followed up for more than 24 months after RF-PDT and anti-VEGF combination therapy were retrospectively reviewed. The patients received intravitreal anti-VEGF (bevacizumab 1.25 mg, ranibizumab 0.5 mg, or aflibercept 2.0 mg) within 7 days of PDT. Patients were retreated with either RF-PDT and anti-VEGF injection, or with only anti-VEGF injection, as indicated. The main outcome measures were best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central foveal thickness (CFT), which were measured before and after combination therapy.RESULTS:
During follow-up, the mean logMAR BCVA significantly improved from 0.75 at baseline to 0.54 at 12 months and 0.52 at 24 months (p=0.009 and p=0.032, respectively). The mean CFT significantly decreased from 409.8 µm at baseline to 234.1 µm at 12 months and 245.9 µm at 24 months (p<0.001 and p=0.001, respectively). In 20 eyes (90.9%), the BCVA remained stable or improved.CONCLUSIONS:
The efficacy of this combination therapy for 24 months resulted in stabilized vision and anatomical improvement. RF-PDT combined with intravitreal anti-VEGF injection could be an effective treatment modality for patients with PCV.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Photothérapie dynamique
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Acuité visuelle
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Études rétrospectives
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Études de suivi
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Choroïde
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Facteurs de croissance endothéliale
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Facteur de croissance endothéliale vasculaire de type A
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Ranibizumab
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Année:
2017
Type:
Article
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