Punctate inner choroidopathy: a systematic review.
This article reviews clinically relevant data regarding punctate inner choroidopathy, mainly the various treatment options. Punctate inner choroidopathy is an uncommon, inflammatory, multifocal chorioretinopathy affecting mostly young myopic women. It is characterized by the presence of multiple, small, well-defined, yellow-white fundus lesions, in the absence of intraocular inflammation. We describe etiology, clinical findings and ancillary tests that help in the diagnosis and detection of complications. Treatment options that have been used to manage patients with PIC and CNV include immunosuppressants, corticoids, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, intravitreal anti-VEGF agents and submacular surgery.
Ophthalmology Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal.
Joana
J
Campos
Ophthalmology Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal.
António
A
Campos
Ophthalmology Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal.
Sílvia
S
Mendes
Ophthalmology Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal.
Arminda
A
Neves
Ophthalmology Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal.
Diana
D
Beselga
Ophthalmology Department, Leiria Hospital Center, Leiria, Portugal.
Jp Castro
JC
Sousa
Anti-VEGF Agents; Photodynamic Therapy; Punctate Inner Choroidopathy; Choroidal Neovascularization