title: Pharmacovitrectomy.
abstract: Pharmacovitrectomy refers to a particular approach consisting of the intravitreal injection of drugs that can modify the anatomical and/or biochemical composition of the vitreous and retina. It constitutes a field in permanent expansion, particularly with pharmacologic vitreolysis and vascular endothelial growth factor inhibition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University and Polytechnic Hospital La Fe, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
authors.forename: Rosa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dolz-Marco
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gallego-Pinazo
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Díaz-Llopis
authors.forename: J Fernando
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Arévalo
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D058449:Intravitreal Injections; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000187:drug effects*