Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for anterior segment neovascularizations in neovascular glaucoma

PURPOSE: To evaluate photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin for iris and angle neovascularization in eyes with neovascular glaucoma. DESIGN: Interventional case series. METHODS: A prospective, noncomparative case series included four patients (four eyes) with neovascular glaucoma. PDT was performed following the parameters of treatment of age-related macular degeneration with photodynamic therapy Study Group (TAP). The laser was directed at the anterior chamber angle and iris surface using a Goldmann three-mirror contact lens. Iris and angle neovascularization were quantified using the number of clock hours involved. Outcome measures were obliteration of neovascularization and decrease of intraocular pressure (IOP). RESULTS: One week after PDT, we registered complete obliteration of angle neovascularization and partial occlusion of iris neovascularization. Subsequent reopening of angle neovascularization was detectable at 1 month. Intraocular pressure diminished considerably after 1 week, with a subsequent tendency toward stabilization. CONCLUSIONS: Photodynamic therapy can be used safely and effectively in the early phases of neovascular glaucoma to achieve angle neovascularization obliteration and IOP reduction.     

1/3量维替泊芬光动力学疗法治疗急性中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变

目的: 观察1/3量维替泊芬光动力学疗法(photodynam ic therapy,PDT)治疗中心凹下急性中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变(central serous chorioretinopathy,CSC)的疗效。方法: 我院眼科门诊2010-05/2011-05确诊为急性CSC患者22例22眼,行单次1/3量维替泊芬光动力学治疗,术前和术后1,2,4wk及3mo进行光学相干断层扫描(optical coherence tomography,OCT)的检测,且于术前、术后4wk进行视网膜荧光造影(fundus fluorescein angiography,FFA)、脉络膜血管造影(indocyanine green angiography,ICGA)检查,观察治疗的有效性和安全性。结果: 术前22眼OCT均显示视网膜浆液性神经上皮脱离,造影中均存在明显荧光渗漏及脉络膜血管扭曲扩张弥漫荧光渗漏;术后1wk,OCT显示7眼视网膜下积液部分吸收;术后2wk时11眼视网膜下渗液完全吸收,术后4wk时22眼视网膜下渗液完全吸收,22眼FFA显示荧光渗漏消失,15眼ICG显示扭曲扩张的脉络膜血管管径形态有所改变,7眼脉络膜血管形态改变不明显。视力从术前平均0.5升高至0.9,视物变形情况22眼均明显改善。随访期间22眼均未见任何不良反应。结论: 1/3量维替泊芬PDT治疗急性CSC短期内安全有效。     

半量维替泊芬光动力学疗法治疗急性中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变

目的:观察半量维替泊芬光动力学疗法(photodynamic therapy,PDT)治疗急性中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变(central serous chorioretinopathy,CSC)的短期疗效。方法:2009-04/2009-09确诊为急性CSC患者12例12眼,行单次半量维替泊芬(3mg/m2)光动力学治疗,术前和术后1,4,12wk进行三维光学相干断层扫描(3D-OCT)的检测,且于术前、术后4wk和12wk进行视网膜荧光造影(FFA)、脉络膜血管造影(ICG)和眼底自发荧光(FAF)检查,观察治疗的有效性和安全性。结果:术前3D-OCT均显示浆液性神经上皮脱离,造影中均存在墨迹样或炊烟样的渗漏及脉络膜血管扭曲扩张弥漫荧光渗漏;术后1wk,3D-OCT有6眼的视网膜下积液吸收;术后4wk时有9眼在OCT中显示渗液完全吸收,7眼在FFA中显示荧光渗漏消失、3眼渗漏减轻,9眼在ICG中显示扭曲扩张的脉络膜血管管径恢复正常、3眼管径略改善,且9眼在术前渗漏点处的异常自发荧光基本恢复正常;术后12wk,仅有1例视网膜下积液仍未完全吸收,余11眼渗液均完全吸收,12眼在造影中均未显示异常荧光渗漏,在FAF上显示在原有浆液性脱离区域内出现点片状散在强自发荧光点。治疗后12wk,视力从术前平均0·43升高至0.8,其中2眼视力术后无明显变化。随访期间12眼均未见任何不良反应。结论:半量维替泊芬PDT治疗急性CSC短期内安全有效。     

应用1/3剂量光动力学疗法治疗急性CSC

观察1/3剂量光动力学疗法（photodynamic therapy, PDT）治疗急性中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变（central serous chorioretinopathy, CSC）的短期疗效。 方法：选取急性CSC患者26例26眼,行单次1/3量维替泊芬（2mg/m2）进行PDT治疗,术前和术后1,4,12wk进行最佳矫正视力和OCT的检测,且于术前、术后4wk和12wk进行眼底荧光素血管造影（FFA）,吲哚青绿血管造影（ICG）检查,观察治疗的有效性和安全性。 结果：术后1wk,26眼中有20眼（77%）视网膜下积液吸收,其余6眼（23%）视网膜下液部分吸收;术后4wk,26眼视网膜下积液全部吸收,22眼荧光渗漏完全消失,脉络膜血管高渗透性消失;术后12wk,26眼均病情平稳,无复发。治疗后1wk,最佳矫正视力从术前平均0.41升高至0.80。随访期间26眼均未见任何不良反应。 结论：1/3剂量PDT治疗急性 CSC短期内安全有效     

Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin in mallatia leventinese

OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of a patient with documented genetic mallatia leventinese who developed a classic choroidal neovascular membrane and underwent photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin (Visudyne; CIBA Vision Corp., Duluth, GA). DESIGN: Interventional case report. INTERVENTION: The patient underwent a complete ophthalmologic evaluation and fluorescein angiography. Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin was performed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Clinical and angiographic records were analyzed for evidence of changes in visual acuity, clinically evident subretinal fluid and the extent of fluorescein leakage from choroidal neovascularization (CNV). RESULTS: Three weeks after treatment, a fluorescein angiogram showed closure of the neovascular membrane, no evident subretinal fluid was seen, and visual acuity had improved from 20/60- to 20/40. Nine weeks after the application, fluorescein angiography demonstrated a microscopic hyperfluorescent spot at the site of the previously active CNV at which a small area of shallow subretinal fluid was observed, and visual acuity was 20/50. Thirty-four weeks after PDT, visual acuity was 20/60, subretinal fluid resolved, and fluorescein angiography did not show any further changes. CONCLUSIONS: Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin may be considered as a possible treatment in patients with mallatia leventinese who develop classic CNV.     

Behaviour of the iris vasculature in central retinal vein occlusion: a fluorescein angiographic study of the vascular response of the retina and the iris.

The findings in iris fluorescein angiograms of 48 eyes with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) were correlated with the predominant retinal vascular response. In 24 eyes with the non-ischaemic type of CRVO there were no or only minimal iris vessel changes, whereas in all 24 eyes with ischaemic type of CRVO there was iris vessel dilatation and leakage with or without neovascularisation. These findings support the hypothesis that hypoxic retina may be a cause of rubeosis iridis in CRVO.     

Photodynamic therapy of corneal neovascularization with verteporfin

PURPOSE: To describe the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using verteporfin (Visudyne) on corneal neovascularization (CNV) in two patients. METHODS: Two patients with corneal neovascularization were treated with a nonthermal laser light at 689 nm delivered 15 min after an intravenous infusion of verteporfin. Postoperative outcome of neovascularization was followed clinically (inflammation, intraocular pressure, and visual acuity) and photographically [color photographs and corneal fluorescein and indocyanine green (ICG) angiography] for a minimum of 6 months. RESULTS: Successful photothrombosis of corneal neovascularization was obtained immediately after treatment in the two patients, and regression was verified by corneal fluorescein and ICG angiography. In one case, partial vessel recanalization was observed after 1 month, and treatment was repeated, with complete regression of new vessels. No relevant side effects were observed in our cases. CONCLUSIONS: PDT with verteporfin is an effective and safe procedure indicated for patients with corneal neovascularization; however, multiple sessions may be required.     

Influence of treatment parameters on selectivity of verteporfin therapy

PURPOSE: To improve selectivity of verteporfin therapy (PDT) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using modified treatment parameters. METHODS: Nineteen consecutive patients with predominantly classic choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in AMD were treated with 6 mg/m2 verteporfin given as bolus infusion. Patients received PDT with a fluence of either 25 or 50 J/cm2. Choroidal perfusion changes were evaluated by indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) at baseline, day 1, week 1, week 4, and month 3. Secondary outcomes were CNV closure rate and therapy-induced leakage documented by fluorescein angiography (FA). The safety of the treatment was assessed with ETDRS visual acuity. RESULTS: Complete CNV closure was achieved in all patients at day 1. Choroidal hypoperfusion was minimal in eyes treated with a reduced fluence of 25 J/cm2. Most patients treated with 50 J/cm2 showed significant choriocapillary nonperfusion at week 1, lasting as long as 3 months. A transient PDT-induced increase in leakage area in FA at day 1 was found to be more extensive in the 50-J/cm2 group. CONCLUSIONS: Bolus administration of verteporfin combined with a reduced light dose achieved improved selectivity of photodynamic effects, avoiding collateral alteration of the physiologic choroid while obtaining complete CNV closure. An increased selectivity with decreased effect on the surrounding choroid should be of advantage in verteporfin monotherapy as well as in combination strategies.     

Fuchs''s heterochromic cyclitis: a simultaneous bilateral fluorescein angiographic study of the iris.

Twelve patients with Fuchs's heterochromic cyclitis (FHC) were studied with simultaneous bilateral flucrescein angiography of the iris. The flow began a little earlier in the contralateral iris in 4 cases, and simultaneously in both irides in 8 cases. The radial iris vessels were narrow in 7 eyes with FHC and in the contralateral eyes of 2 elderly patients and 1 patient with pigmentary retinal dystrophy and FHC. An ischaemic sector of the iris was seen in 6 eyes with FHC, neovascularisation of the iris in 8 eyes, and fluorescein leakage of the iris vessels was seen in all eyes with FHC. No neovascularisation of the iris occurred in the contralateral eyes, and only minimal fluorescein leakage was seen at the pupillary border of 5 contralateral eyes. The results support the hypothesis of vascular pathomechanism in FHC.     

Effects of aging on fluorescein leakage in the iris and angle in normal subjects.

PURPOSE: To determine the presence of fluorescein leakage from the iris and angle in normal subjects, and how it is affected by aging. METHODS: The subjects were 92 normal volunteers and patients with senile cataract who ranged in age from 20 to 93 years and were free from any systemic or ocular diseases. Fluorescein iris and angle photography and color iris and angle photography were performed using a goniolens and a photo slit lamp. RESULTS: Radial ciliary body vessels were found in 22 eyes (24%), radial iris vessels or trabecular vessels in 7 eyes (8%), and circular ciliary band vessels were seen in 4 eyes (4%). Goniovessels were found in 8 of 30 eyes (27%) of those under 50 years of age. No significant difference in the incidence of goniovessels was found between those over and under age 50 (P < .01). In the pupillary margin, fluorescein leakage was seen in 1 of 30 eyes (3%) in the age group under 50 years, whereas leakage was found in 30 of 62 eyes (48%) in the age group over 50 years. In the anterior chamber angle, leakage was seen in 4 of 30 eyes (13%) under age 50 years, and in 38 of 62 eyes (61%) over age 50 years (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggested that the incidence of leakage of fluorescein from the pupillary margin and anterior chamber angle tends to increase with age. Thus, when leakage of fluorescein in angle and iris is observed, it is important to consider the physiological changes resulting from aging.     

Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for choroidal neovascularization in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

PURPOSE: To report the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin in three patients with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) from age-related macular degeneration and underlying diabetic retinopathy. The level of diabetic retinopathy would have excluded these patients from participation in previously reported randomized clinical trials evaluating PDT with verteporfin due to a theoretic concern of damage to the overlying retinal vasculature. DESIGN: Retrospective interventional case series. METHODS: Three patients from a referral practice with at least severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and a history of clinically significant macular edema developed loss of vision from concurrent choroidal neovascularization evaluated with fundus photography and fluorescein angiography before and after PDT with verteporfin to identify adverse retinal vascular events. RESULTS: Four eyes in three patients had PDT using verteporfin. Three eyes received two treatments. With short follow-up, visual acuity remained stable in two eyes, improved from 20/400 to 20/320 in one eye, and decreased from 20/200 to 20/400 in one eye. Fluorescein angiograms at intervals from 2 weeks to 3 months after PDT showed no damage to the retinal vasculature or progression of the diabetic retinopathy, but did show a decreased area of fluorescein leakage from CNV. One eye that had new subretinal hemorrhage following treatment appeared to show new vasculopathy on initial evaluation of the post-treatment angiogram. Retrospective review suggested that the subretinal hemorrhage provided increased contrast to more easily visualize vasculopathy that was present before the PDT. CONCLUSIONS: Three patients with diabetic retinopathy undergoing a total of seven PDT treatments with verteporfin in four eyes had no new retinal vascular abnormalities develop. No other atypical responses of CNV to PDT were noted except new subretinal hemorrhage, providing increased contrast of the overlying vasculature, which gave the false impression of the development of new vasculopathy in one eye. Patients with diabetic retinopathy who have concurrent CNV for which PDT with verteporfin is recommended should be cautioned regarding the theoretical concerns of harming the retinal vasculature. Periodic surveillance for such concerns seems warranted until more experience is obtained.     

Short-term reaction of choroidal neovascularization and choriocapillaris to photodynamic therapy in age-related macular degeneration

PURPOSE: To identify the number of primary angiographic nonresponders to photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin, to determine the rate and speed of reperfusion of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) within a short observation period of only 5 weeks, and to examine the reaction of the underlying choroidal vessels. METHODS: PDT according to the TAP regimen was carried out in 36 eyes with subfoveal classic CNV secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The response to PDT was examined 1 (T1) and 5 (T2) weeks following treatment. At all visits distant visual acuity was measured and both fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography was carried out. RESULTS: One week after treatment (T1), complete closure of classic CNV had not been achieved in 17% of eyes (primary angiographic nonresponders). At T2, 91% of eyes showed reperfusion of the CNV. In 83% of the primary angiographic nonresponders the CNV size was larger than before treatment. Choroidal shadowing was present in 82% at T1 and in 48% at T2. CONCLUSIONS: Primary angiographic PDT nonresponders are relatively rare; however, in contrast to former reports, they exist and can be identified by follow-up examination 1 week after PDT. Recurrence of leakage occurred earlier than expected and may require closer follow-up and earlier retreatment than recommended by the TAP trial.     

虹膜荧光素血管造影在新生血管性青光眼随访中的应用

目的　观察虹膜荧光素血管造影（iris fluorescein angiography，IFA）在新生血管性青光眼（neovascular glaucoma，NVG）随访中的作用。方法　收集2015年2月至2017年2月在北京大学第三医院随访过程中发现眼压再次升高的NVG患者17例（17眼），其中男10例（10眼），女7例（7眼），年龄（52.2±14.2）岁。视网膜中央静脉阻塞7眼，糖尿病视网膜病变7眼，视网膜分支静脉阻塞2眼，视网膜中央静脉合并动脉阻塞1眼。记录患者的最佳矫正视力、眼压、裂隙灯显微镜检查等资料。行IFA评估患者虹膜新生血管复发的情况，包括新生血管范围、荧光素渗漏程度，并与裂隙灯显微镜检查结果进行对比。结果　本研究发现，通过IFA观察到17例（17眼）患者均存在虹膜新生血管，其阳性率为100.0%；依据荧光素渗漏的情况对患者的病变进行分级，其中轻度12例12眼，中度4例4眼，重度1例1眼。裂隙灯显微镜检查结果显示12例（12眼）患者存在明显的虹膜新生血管，5例（5眼）患者未观察到明显的新生血管，其阳性率为70.6%。两种检查方法的阳性率比较差异具有统计学意义（P=0.022）。IFA所显示的新生血管范围大于裂隙灯下观察的结果。结论　IFA有助于NVG患者新生血管复发的早期诊断，在NVG随访中有十分重要的作用。     

虹膜荧光素血管造影在虹膜新生血管诊断中的应用

目的 探讨虹膜荧光素血管造影(IFA)在缺血性视网膜中央静脉阻塞(CRVO)虹膜新生血管(NVI)诊断中的价值.方法 经荧光素眼底血管造影(FFA)检查确诊的CRVO患者51例51只眼纳入研究.所有患者均行视力、裂隙灯显微镜检查、眼前节彩色照相、眼压及FFA+IFA检查.根据FFA检查结果分为非缺血性和缺血性CRVO,分别为20、31只眼.非缺血性CRVO20只眼中,男性11只眼,女性9只眼;年龄41～59岁.缺血性CRVO31只眼中,男性21只眼,女性10只眼;年龄28～62岁.采用德国海德堡眼底荧光血管造影仪进行FFA+IFA检查,将典型图像存入计算机图像处理系统进行分析.对比观察裂隙灯显微镜和IFA NVI的检出率.缺血性CRVO31只眼均行全视网膜激光光凝(PRP)治疗,其中,完成治疗27只眼,未坚持完成治疗4只眼.完成治疗后6个月,随访观察NVI消退情况.结果 非缺血性CRVO20只眼裂隙灯显微镜检查瞳孔缘及虹膜未见新生血管,占100.0%;IFA检查虹膜未见显影,呈色素遮蔽荧光,占100.0%.缺血性CRVO31只眼中,裂隙灯显微镜检查显示瞳孔缘及虹膜有细小新生血管13只眼,占41.9%;IFA检查显示NVI 23只眼,占74.2%.2种检查方法NVI检出率比较,差异有统计学意义(Z=-3.425,P=0.001).IFA检查NVI分别表现为小团状、细线状或不规则交叉网状强荧光染色及渗漏.完成PRP治疗的27只眼IFA检查结果显示,瞳孔缘及虹膜表面未见荧光染色及渗漏;未坚持完成PRP治疗4只眼,1～2个月后出现新生血管性青光眼(NVG).结论 IFA可以提示眼前节的缺血状态,具有较高的特异性,辅助CRVO缺血型早期诊断,预测是否发展NVG.

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Objective To evaluate the application value of iris fluorescein angiography (IFA) in the diagnosis of ischemic center retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Methods Fifty-one patients (51 eyes) with CRVO which had been diagnosed by fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) were studied. All patients underwent the examination of visual acuity, slit lamp biomicroscope, anterior segment color photography,intraocular pressure, FFA and IFA. The patients were classified as non-ischemic CRVO (20 eyes) and ischemic CRVO (31 eyes). The 20 non-ischemic CRVO patients included 11 males and nine females, aged from 41 to 59 years. The 31 ischemic CRVO patients included 21 males and 10 females, aged from 28 to 62 years. FFA and IFA were performed for all the patients using Heidelberg retina angiograph, and the classic pictures were analyzed by the computer image processing system. The detection rate of iris neovascularization (NVI) by slit lamp biomicroscope and IFA was analyzed. All ischemic CRVO eyes underwent panretinal photocoagulation (PRP), and PRP was completed in 27 eyes and not completed in four eyes. Six months after PRP the regression of iris NVI was followed up. Results All non-ischemic CRVO eyes (100. 0% ) had no neovascularization on papillary margin and iris by slit lamp biomicroscopy, and had no fluorescence (pigment blocked fluorescence) on IFA. Thirteen eyes (41.9%) and 23 eyes (74.2%) of the 31 ischemic eyes had NVI by slit lamp biomicroscope and IFA, respectively. The NVI detection rate of those two methods was statistically different (Z= - 3. 425, P = 0. 001 ). NVI showed strong fluorescence and leakage with variable patterns (small blocks, thin lines and irregular cross-links) by IFA. There was no fluorescence staining and leakage on papillary margin and iris in 27 eyes who completed the PRP, but the neovascular glaucoma (NVG) occurred in one eyes who discontinued the PRP treatment after one to two months. Conclusions IFA has a high specificity in CRVO which hints the ischemic state of anterior segment. It is helpful to the early diagnosis of ischemic CRVO and the turnover of NVG.     

Choroidal vascular remodelling in central serous chorioretinopathy after indocyanine green guided photodynamic therapy with verteporfin: a novel treatment at the primary disease level

AIMS: To evaluate the changes in the choroidal vasculature in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) after photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin and to assess its potential role as a treatment option. METHODS: A prospective, non-comparative, interventional study was performed in eyes with persistent CSC or chronic CSC that had fluorescein leakage at the fovea. All eyes received one single session of PDT with verteporfin (6 mg/m2 body surface area) followed by application of 50 J/cm2 laser at 689 nm. The laser spot size was guided by findings in ICG-A. RESULTS: Six eyes from six patients with a mean follow up of 12.7 months were analysed. Narrowing of the original dilated choroidal vessels and decrease in extravascular leakage could be demonstrated in all (100%) PDT treated eyes. 3 months after PDT, the mean diameter of the dilated choroidal vessel reduced from 546 microm to 371 microm (p=0.028). Five (83%) patients had improvement in visual symptoms and best corrected visual acuity. Fluorescence leakage stopped at the 1 month follow up in five eyes (83%) and at 3 months in all six eyes (100%). One eye developed choroidal neovascularisation at 3 month follow up. There was no other serious ocular or systemic complication. CONCLUSIONS: PDT is successful in stopping the fluorescein leakage in all six patients without recurrence of CSC. The ICG-A findings of choroidal vascular remodelling and decreased choroidal permeability after PDT are encouraging. As the sample size is small and the mean follow up period is short, further trials of PDT with verteporfin for CSC are required to address the optimal parameters in ensuring longer term safety and efficacy outcome.     

Changes in confocal indocyanine green angiography through two years after photodynamic therapy with verteporfin

PURPOSE: To evaluate vascular changes documented by confocal indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) through 2 years after photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). DESIGN: Single-center, 2-year, randomized, double-masked, interventional, placebo-controlled trial (subset from Treatment of AMD with PDT Study [TAP]). PARTICIPANTS: Sixty patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) resulting from AMD. INTERVENTION: Patients were randomized in a ratio of 2:1 to a standard regimen using verteporfin therapy at a drug dose of 6 mg/m(2) body surface area and a light dose of 50 J/cm(2) or a sham treatment with placebo infusion and light exposure. Retreatments, if persistent fluorescein leakage from CNV was documented, were scheduled at 3-month intervals for up to 2 years. Confocal ICGA with tomographic sections was performed at baseline and continuously at the month 3, 6, 12, and 24 examinations using a standardized protocol. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Analysis included the size of the neovascular net, the area of late hyperfluorescence, and choroidal hypofluorescence during early- and late-phase imaging. RESULTS: In the verteporfin-treated group, the mean size of the CNV and the mean area of late leakage consistent with active leakage or staining showed no further enlargement at month 12 and were reduced at month 24. In the placebo-treated group, new vessels grew threefold compared with baseline and exhibited persistent late hyperfluorescence resulting from leakage at 24 months. Associated choroidal hypofluorescence within the treated area was significantly increased in eyes treated with verteporfin PDT compared with the control group during the first year, persisted during all ICGA phases, and was irreversible during follow-up. Image analysis revealed choroidal hypoperfusion with choriocapillary dropout, which correlated with chorioretinal atrophy clinically. Progressive destruction of choroidal integrity by fibrosis in control eyes led to a similar extent of collateral hypofluorescence in both groups through the 24-month examination. CONCLUSIONS: Indocyanine green angiography is an important adjunct in the identification of vascular effects associated with verteporfin PDT. Repeated treatments effectively arrested CNV growth and reduced leakage activity. The collateral impairment of choroidal perfusion appears to influence the visual outcome of the treatment.     

低剂量PDT治疗中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变

目的：观察低剂量光动力学疗法(photodynamic therapy, PDT)治疗中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变(central serous chorioretinopathy, CSC)的短期疗效。

方法：选取急性CSC患者36例36眼,进行单次1/2量维替泊芬(3mg/m²)进行PDT治疗,分别于术前和术后1,4,12,24wk进行最佳矫正视力和OCT的检查,术前、术后4,24wk进行FFA和ICG检查。

结果：术后1wk,36眼中有27眼(75%)OCT显示视网膜下积液完全吸收,其余9眼(25%)视网膜下液部分吸收; 术后4wk,36眼视网膜下积液全部吸收,FFA+ICG示36眼荧光渗漏完全消失,脉络膜血管高渗透性消失; 术后12～24wk,36眼无复发。治疗后4wk,最佳矫正视力从术前平均0.52提高至0.80。随访期间36眼未见任何不良反应。

结论：低剂量PDT治疗CSC短期内安全有效,能缩短病程,显著提高视力。     

Variable outcome of photodynamic therapy for choroidal neovascularization associated with choroidal nevus

PURPOSE: To report five cases of classic choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with choroidal nevus treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin. METHODS: The patients underwent an ophthalmologic evaluation, including fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography. Clinical and angiographic data were retrospectively analyzed to evaluate visual acuity outcomes and both clinical evolution and angiographic evolution. RESULTS: Two patients presented with subfoveal CNV, and three had juxtafoveal CNV. The mean follow-up was 25.8 months. Visual outcomes were extremely variable. Indeed, best-corrected visual acuity decreased in three eyes, stabilized in one case, and improved in the other case. The number of PDT sessions necessary to obtain CNV stabilization with cessation of fluorescein leakage varied from one to six. CONCLUSION: Bearing in mind that both the natural history and the post-PDT outcome may be extremely variable, further studies are needed to assess the real benefit of PDT for classic CNV secondary to choroidal nevus.     

Photodynamic therapy for choroidal neovascularization on late-onset fundus flavimaculatus

PURPOSE: To report the features of three consecutive cases of patients affected with late-onset fundus flavimaculatus (FFM) complicated with choroidal new vessels (CNV) and treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT). DESIGN: Retrospective interventional case series. METHODS: Three unrelated women (70- to 74-year-old) presented with unilateral decrease of central vision. Diagnosis of FFM and unilateral CNV was made after fundus examination and fluorescein angiography (FA). PDT was performed on the basis of FA features. RESULTS: One to three PDTs were needed for the treatment of CNV. At the end of follow-up (15-24 months), no leakage was present and visual acuity was improved in these three cases. CONCLUSIONS: Occurrence of CNV is a rare event in FFM. In these three eyes, PDT successfully stopped the progression of CNV and blocked leakage. We suggest considering PDT as a treatment for CNV in patients affected with FFM.     

Anatomical and visual outcome of retinal angiomatous proliferation treated with photodynamic therapy and intravitreal triamcinolone

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin combined with intravitreal triamcinolone (TA) in retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP). DESIGN: Retrospective, consecutive, noncomparative case series. METHODS: Patients newly diagnosed with RAP underwent indocyanine green angiography (ICGA)-guided PDT with verteporfin, immediately followed by intravitreal TA. Complete ocular examination, fluorescein angiography (FA), ICGA, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) were performed at baseline and follow-up visits every three months. RESULTS: Seventeen eyes of seventeen patients underwent this simultaneous combined treatment. All patients had 12 months of follow-up. Complete resolution of angiographic leakage was achieved in 83% at 12 months. Visual acuity improved in 35%, and was stable in 47%. Eleven patients developed recurrent leakage after six to 12 months, which settled completely after repeat combined treatment. CONCLUSIONS: This simultaneous combined treatment in patients with RAP was effective in reducing or eliminating retinal edema, regression of neovascularization, and stabilizing or improving visual acuity.