Role of photodynamic therapy in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2005 Jun; 53(2): 101-4
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with Verteporfin for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) involving the fovea in Indian eyes, through a retrospective interventional case series. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed the records of 9 patients (9 eyes) diagnosed to have PCV with foveal involvement between September 2001 and October 2002.RESULTS:
Nine eyes underwent PDT for PCV. Follow-up ranged from 12 to 16 months. Initial visual acuity (VA) ranged from 1/60 to 6/12 and final VA varied from 1/60 to 6/9 at the end of follow-up. VA improved in 4/9 eyes (44.4%) by one line and remained unchanged in 5/9 eyes (55.6%), hence it was considered stabilized in all eyes. No adverse effects or events were observed during or after treatment with verteporfin.CONCLUSION:
PDT may be beneficial for PCV with foveal involvement. Its long-term efficacy requires to be evaluated.
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Assunto principal:
Fotoquimioterapia
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Epitélio Pigmentado Ocular
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Porfirinas
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Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Angiofluoresceinografia
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Acuidade Visual
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
Limite:
Aged80
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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