Focal laser photocoagulation for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with choroidal nevus.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a patient treated with focal laser photocoagulation for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) secondary to choroidal nevus.


METHODS
A 62-year-old woman presented with PCV secondary to choroidal nevus in the right eye and best-corrected visual acuity of 20/100. The polypoidal lesions were treated with focal laser photocoagulation and clinical and instrumental data were prospectively analyzed.


RESULTS
Three months after focal laser photocoagulation, fluorescein angiography showed no leakage from the polypoidal lesions, optical coherence tomography scans displayed absence of subretinal fluid, and visual acuity improved to 20/25 and remained stable throughout an 18-month follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
Focal laser photocoagulation seems to be an effective and safe treatment for PCV secondary to choroidal nevus.
From the Department of Ophthalmology, Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Giuseppe
G
Querques
Francesco
F
Prascina
Cristiana
C
Iaculli