Photodynamic Therapy for Choroidal Neovascularization in Angioid Streaks.
10.3341/jkos.2007.48.11.1593
- Author:
Ja Young JUNG
1
;
Sung Won CHO
;
Jae Heung LEE
Author Information
1. Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Konyang University, Kim's Eye Hospital, Seoul, Korea. eyecure@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angioid streaks;
Photodynamic therapy
- MeSH:
Angioid Streaks*;
Choroid*;
Choroidal Neovascularization*;
Cicatrix;
Fluorescein;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Photochemotherapy*;
Prognosis;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2007;48(11):1593-1598
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin in the management of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with angioid streaks. CASE SUMMARY: Six eyes of four patients with CNV due to angioid streaks were treated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin. Visual acuity testing, ophthalmologic examinations, photographs, and fluorescein angiograms were used to evaluate the results of PDT. Two of six eyes had subfoveal lesions, while four eyes had juxtafoveal lesions on initial examination. Conversion from a CNV to a fibrous scar lesion following PDT was observed in four eyes. Enlargement of the CNV was documented in two eyes at the final follow-up. Of a total of 6 eyes, the final best-corrected visual acuity decreased in 4 eyes and stabilized in 2 eyes. CONCLUSIONS: Photodynamic therapy can achieve short-term cessation or decrease of fluorescein leakage from chroidal neovascularization associated with angioid streaks. However, it does not alter the course of this disease, and multiple sessions are needed. Visual prognosis is poor.
