Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2005;46(12):1989-1994.
Published online December 31, 2005.
Photodynamic Therapy For Recurred Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization After Argon-Laser Photocoagulation.
Min Joung Lee, Su Jeong Song, Hum Chung, Hyeong Gon Yu
1Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hgonyu@snu.ac.kr
2Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
아르곤레이저 치료후 재발한 중심와아래 맥락막신생혈관에 대한 광역학치료
이민정,송수정,정흠,유형곤
Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Correspondence:  Min-Joung Lee, M.D.
Abstract
PURPOSE
To evaluate the effects of photodynamic therapy for subfoveal recurrences of juxtafoveal or extrafoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV), previously treated with argon-laser photocoagulation. METHODS: Seven eyes, previously treated with argon-laser photocoagulation for juxtafoveal or extrafoveal choroidal neovascularization, received photodynamic therapy for subfoveal recurrence. Changes in visual acuity and fluorescein angiographic findings were analyzed. RESULTS: The average time of appearance of recurrent CNV after laser photocoagulation was 43.14+/-29.62 months (range, 2-77 months). After photodynamic therapy, fluorescein leakage and neovascular lesion size decreased in all patients on fluorescein angiography. Visual acuity was stabilized or improved in 5 of 7 eyes. CONCLUSIONS: Photodynamic therapy was effective in patients with subfoveal recurrences of juxtafoveal or extrafoveal choroidal neovascularization previously treated with argon-laser photocoagulation.
Key Words: Argon-laser photocoagulation;Choroidal neovascularization;Photodynamic therapy;Recurrence;Subfoveal


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