Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin in laser-induced choroidal neovascularization.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with verteporfin photodynamic therapy.


METHODS
Interventional case report.


METHODS
A patient developed CNV in the macular area of the left eye 2 years following grid laser for macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion.


RESULTS
The CNV was controlled with one session of photodynamic therapy. Lesion decreased in size, contracting to a smaller subretinal fibrotic scar. Vision improved from 20/200 to 20/100, and there was no recurrence at 2-year follow-up. No complications were encountered.


CONCLUSIONS
Laser-induced CNV can be safely and effectively treated by photodynamic therapy.
Chan
Wai-Man
WM
Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. cwm6373@netvigator.com
Li
Kenneth K W
KK
Liu
David T L
DT
Lai
Timothy Y Y
TY
Chong
Kelvin K L
KK
Lam
Dennis S C
DS
D000328:Adult; D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000077362:Verteporfin; D014792:Visual Acuity
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D011166:Porphyrins; D000077362:Verteporfin