光动力疗法治疗老年性黄斑变性合并脉络膜新生血管的临床观察

目的 观察单次光动力疗法(photodynamic therapy, PDT)治疗渗出型老年性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration, AMD)合并脉络膜新生血管(choroidal neovascularization, CNV)的短期治疗效果。 方法 回顾分析经荧光素眼底血管造影(fundus fluorescein angiography, FFA)、吲哚青绿血管造影(indocyanine green angiography,ICGA)和光相干断层成像术(optic coherence tomography, OCT)等检查确诊的30例渗出型AMD患者的35只患眼行PDT治疗前和治疗后1周,1、3个月的临床资料，以视力、FFA、ICGA和OCT检查结果为观察指标，评价PDT对渗出型AMD的短期治疗效果。 结果 治疗后3 个月内有34只眼视力不变或提高，1只眼因出血而视力下降；FFA检查显示有19只眼荧光素渗漏减轻或完全消退；OCT检查显示视网膜水肿和浆液性脱离明显好转。全部患者治疗过程中未发生任何不良反应；治疗后3例患者主诉有一过性视物变暗，2例主诉轻微背痛。 结论 PDT治疗渗出型AMD时，可短期封闭CNV，使渗漏减轻或消退，对视力无损害。 (中华眼底病杂志, 2002, 18: 171-174)     

光动力疗法治疗渗出型老年性黄斑变性的初步报告

目的 观察单次光动力治疗(photodynamic therapy,PDT)对渗出型老年性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration,AMD)脉络膜新生血管(choroidal neovascularization,CNV)的近期治疗效果。 方法 回顾分析经荧光素眼底血管造影(fundus fluorescein angiography, FFA)、吲哚青绿脉络膜血管造影(indocyanine green angiography, ICGA)以及光学相干断层扫描(optic coherence tomography,OCT)检查确诊的5例渗出型AMD患者的7只患眼行PDT治疗前及治疗后随访观察1周和1个月时的临床资料,主要以视力、FFA及(或)ICGA、OCT的改变为观察指标,评价PDT对渗出型AMD的治疗效果。 结果 7只患眼在治疗后1个月视力均无下降。治疗后1周时除1只眼在ICGA后期仍可观察到CNV有轻微渗漏外,其余6只眼FFA及(或)ICGA均显示CNV渗漏停止;OCT检查显示CNV有不同程度缩小,CNV周围视网膜脉络膜水肿及神经上皮脱离明显好转。但在治疗后1个月时观察到有2只眼在原渗漏病灶处又有渗漏灶出现。 结论PDT 治疗可以在短期内封闭AMD的CNV,使其停止渗漏,且不影响视力。(中华眼底病杂志,2000,16:213-216)     

光动力疗法治疗渗出性年龄相关性黄斑变性

目的观察光动力疗法(photodynamic therapy,PDT)治疗渗出性年龄相关性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration,AMD)的疗效。方法回顾分析经荧光素眼底血管造影(fundus fluorescein angiography,FFA)、吲哚菁绿血管造影(indocyanine green angiography,ICGA)以及光学相干断层扫描(optical coherence tomography,OCT)检查确诊的21例(31眼)渗出性AMD患者PDT治疗前及治疗后的临床资料,主要以视力、FFA及(或)ICGA、OCT的改变为观察指标,评价PDT对渗出性AMD的治疗效果。结果治疗后13眼视力明显改善(视力提高≥2行),占41.9%;14眼视力稳定不变(视力波动在1行以内),占45.2%;4眼视力下降2行,占12.9%。大部分患眼于PDT治疗后眼底出血和渗出减轻;ICGA检查显示:PDT治疗后1周,16眼CNV的渗漏明显减少或完全停止,8眼渗漏完全停止。OCT检查显示:CNV周围视网膜脉络膜水肿以及神经上皮脱离好转。5例6眼患者在PDT治疗过程中及治疗后发生视网膜神经上皮脱离范围变大,1例1眼发生黄斑部再次大面积出血,所有病例均未发生任何全身不良反应。结论单次和重复PDT治疗可以部分或完全封闭渗出性AMD的CNV,PDT治疗对病灶周围的正常视网膜和脉络膜组织短期内有轻度影响,对视力无损害。     

光动力疗法治疗老年黄斑变性临床初步观察

目的　观察应用光动力疗法 (photodynam ic therapy,PDT )单次治疗渗出型年龄相关性黄斑变性 (age- related m acu-lar degeneration,A MD )并发脉络膜新生血管 (choroidal neovascularization,CN V )的近期治疗效果。方法　以眼底检查、视力、眼底荧光血管造影 (FFA)、吲哚青绿脉络膜血管造影 (ICG)和光学相干断层成像技术 (O CT)等影像学检查为观察指标 ,总结PDT治疗 15例 16眼 A MD合并的典型 CNV后 1周和 1个月随访的短期治疗效果 ,从而评价 PDT治疗 CNV的安全性和短期治疗效果。结果　治疗后 1周和 1个月分别有 6眼和 10眼视力不同程度提高 ,1眼因新出血视力略有下降 ,无证据表明与治疗有关。 15例 16眼治疗后荧光渗漏均有不同程度的减弱或消退 ,其中 7例 8眼渗漏完全消退 ,1月后复查无复发 ;其余 8例8眼荧光渗漏明显减轻。全部 15例治疗过程中未发生任何不良反应 ;仅 3例治疗后主述有一过性轻度视力紊乱。结论　光动力疗法单次治疗渗出型年龄相关性黄斑部变性并发的脉络膜新生血管膜短期疗效满意、安全 ,对视力无损害。     

Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy of the macula

PURPOSE: Indications for photodynamic therapy (PDT) have increased from age-related macular degeneration with choroidal neovascularization (CNV), containing more than 50% of the classic component, to occult CNV, myopic CNV and CNV due to ocular histoplasmosis syndrome. In the present study, the effect of PDT with verteporfin was examined in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) of the macula. METHODS: PDT was performed in 9 eyes with PCV of the macula. Fundus examination, fluorescein angiography, and indocyanine green angiography were performed before PDT and 3 months after PDT in all eyes. Optical coherence tomography was performed in 6 eyes. RESULTS: After the initial PDT, visual acuity was stabilized or improved in 8 eyes (89%), polypoid elements were obliterated in 7 eyes (78%), and vascular nets were reduced in 8 eyes (89%). Of 6 eyes that received optical coherence tomography, pigment epithelium detachment was reduced or disappeared in all eyes except 1, which developed a disciform scar. An additional PDT was performed in 4 eyes to decrease vascular leakage. During the follow-up period of 3-18 months, no reactivation of PCV was observed. CONCLUSION: PDT offers an effective way of treating PCV of the macula, by obliterating polypoid elements of the PCV. However, long-term follow-up is needed.     

Intravitreal bevacizumab combined with photodynamic therapy for the treatment of occult choroidal neovascularization associated with serous pigment epithelium detachment in age-related macular degeneration

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of intravitreal injection of bevacizumab combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with serous pigment epithelium detachment (s-PED) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS: In this retrospective study, six patients (six eyes) with subfoveal occult CNV associated with s-PED due to AMD were treated with intravitreal bevacizumab combined with PDT. All patients were treated at baseline with PDT followed by intravitreal bevacizumab 1.25 mg 1 hour later. Afterwards, according to the findings of optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography, repeat bevacizumab injections were given, if necessary, monthly for three doses followed by further doses every 3 months. PDT was repeated every 3 months according to the same criteria. Follow-up time was 9 months. RESULTS: All patients completed their treatment during the first 3 months from baseline. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improved or remained stable related to the baseline values in all patients at the end of the follow-up time. Mean BCVA improved from 20/67 to 20/42. S-PED and subretinal fluid decreased or disappeared. The mean central 1-mm retinal thickness was reduced from baseline value for the 9-month follow-up period by 128 microm. CONCLUSION: Intravitreal bevacizumab combined with PDT seems to be a promising treatment with good functional and anatomical results for occult CNV associated with s-PED due to AMD.     

经瞳孔温热疗法和光动力疗法治疗渗出型老年性黄斑变性短期疗效比较

目的 比较经瞳孔温热疗法(TTT) 和光动力疗法(PDT)治疗渗出型 老年性黄斑变性(AMD)脉络膜新生血管(CNV)的疗效。 方法 对比分析渗出性AMD患者行PDT 治疗的35例42只眼、TTT治疗的35例40只眼治疗前和治疗后3个月的临床资料。所有患者治疗前后均进行视力 、荧光素眼底血管造影（FFA）、吲哚青绿血管造影（ICGA）和光相干断层扫描（OCT）检查 。CNV类型均为黄斑中心凹下型或旁中心凹型。其中，隐匿性或隐匿性为主型的CNV44只眼 ，典型性及典型性为主型的CNV38只眼。PDT治疗的42只眼中，隐匿性或隐匿性为主型CNV19只眼，典型性或典型性为主型CNV23眼；TTT治疗的40只眼中，隐匿性或隐匿性为主型CNV25只眼，典型性及典型性为主型CNV15只眼。 结果 典型性或典型性为主型CNV治疗后1、3个月时，PDT组分别有47.8%、43.5%的患眼视力提高2行以上；TTT组分别有6.7%、6.7%的患眼视力提高2行以上。两组之间治疗后1、3个月时视力提高的比例比较，差异均有显著性的意义（χ2=7.118,P=0.0076；χ2=5.500,P=0.0190）。PDT组分别有100%、69.6%的患眼CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善；TTT组分别有53.2%、80.0%的患眼CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善。两组之间治疗后1个月时CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善的比例比较，差异有显著性的意义（χ2=13.16,P=0.0003）；3个月时CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善的比例比较，差异无显著性的意义（χ2=0.5098,P=0.4752）。隐匿性或隐匿性为主型CNV治疗后1、3个月时，PDT组分别有15.8% 、10.5%的患眼视力提高2行以上；TTT组分别有4.0%、8.0%的患眼视力提高2行以上。两组之间治疗后1、3个月时视力提高的比例比较，差异均无显著性的意义（χ2=1.816,P=0.17 78；χ2=0.0838,P=0.7728）。PDT组分别有78。9%、42.1% 的患眼CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善；TTT组分别有52.0%、84.0%的患眼CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善。两组之间治疗后1个月时CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善的比例比较，差异无显著性的意义（2=3.388,P=0.0657）；3个月时CNV荧光素渗漏停止或改善的比例比较，差异具有显著性的意义（χ2=8.433,P=0.0037）。 结论 典型性及典型性为主型CNV治疗后3个月视力结果PDT优于TTT；治疗后1个月时FFA检查渗漏改善PDT明显优于TTT，但随诊至3个月时，二者疗效差异无显著性的意义。隐匿性或隐匿性为主型CNV治疗后3个月视力结果PDT与TTT差异无显著性的意义；治疗后1个月FFA检查渗漏改善改善PDT与TTT差异无显著性的意义，但随诊至3个月时，CNV渗漏消失和减少方面TTT疗效明显好于PDT。尚需要更多的病例及更长的随诊时间来评价两种治疗方法的疗效.（中华眼底病杂志，2004，20：285-288）     

光动力学治疗脉络膜新生血管的临床观察

目的观察光动力学治疗继发于不同病因的黄斑中心凹下或中心凹旁脉络膜新生血管的疗效和安全性。方法回顾16例16眼经荧光血管造影、吲哚青绿造影证实活动性脉络膜新生血管,继发于老年性黄斑变性4眼,病理性近视6眼和中心性渗出性脉络膜视网膜病变6眼。比较PDT治疗前后最佳矫正视力,散瞳前置镜眼底检查以及荧光血管造影和脉络膜血管造影的资料。典型性为主型CNV14眼,轻微典型性CNV1眼,隐匿性CNV1眼。CNV位于黄斑中心凹下12眼,黄斑中心凹旁4眼。光动力学治疗方案参照TAP制定的标准。结果随访时间:1~14个月,平均(5±4.28)个月。1次治疗14眼,重复治疗2次1眼,3次1眼。最终患眼视力提高8眼,保持不变8眼。FFA检查示CNV渗漏停止1眼,渗漏减少10眼,渗漏无明显减少5眼,渗漏面积较治疗前明显缩小(P<0.05)。CNV复发3眼。仅1例在输液时发生光敏剂渗漏,但未发生光敏反应。治疗后视网膜一过性出血增加3眼。结论光动力学治疗为继发于不同病因的黄斑中心凹下或中心凹旁CNV患者提供一种安全有效的治疗选择。部分患者治疗后短时间内复发,PDT治疗CNV的长期疗效有待进一步观察。     

Case series outcomes at 1 week following verteporfin photodynamic therapy.

PURPOSE: To examine the choroidal neovascularization (CNV) fluorescein angiographic perfusion and visual acuity 1 week after photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin (Visudyne, Novartis AG, Switzerland) on predominantly classic, subfoveal lesions in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHOD: A retrospective case series study was conducted on the 1-week outcome of PDT treatment of 76 of 79 consecutive patients with the subfoveal, predominantly classic CNV form of AMD. Leakage from CNV was assessed by fluorescein angiography and best-corrected visual acuity determined on projected Snellen charts using a standardized protocol. RESULTS: One week after PDT treatment, absence of fluorescein leakage from CNV was observed in 100% of the 76 patients. Visual acuity improved (at least a three-line gain) in 11 patients (15%), remained unchanged (less than a three-line gain or loss) in 64 patients (84%), and deteriorated (at least a three-line loss) in only one patient (1%). CONCLUSION: The absence of fluorescein leakage from classic CNV at 1 week in all cases was consistent with the published outcome of the clinical Phase I and II PDT trials. Further, vision loss 1 week after PDT for predominantly classic CNV was very uncommon. Therefore 1-week post-PDT angiography is unnecessary for predominantly classic CNV in patients with AMD.     

Optical coherence tomography findings following photodynamic therapy of choroidal neovascularization

PURPOSE: To develop an optical coherence tomography (OCT) classification system that monitors the response of eyes treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) from age-related macular degeneration (AMD).DESIGN: Retrospective interventional case series.METHODS: Ninety eyes (88 patients) with AMD and predominantly classic subfoveal CNV treated with PDT using verteporfin were identified by a laser log and retrospectively reviewed. Optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography (FA) were performed before treatment and at subsequent follow-up examinations in all eyes. Optical coherence tomography findings were evaluated and compared with corresponding FA.RESULTS: A five-stage OCT classification of eyes treated with PDT was created from the evaluation of 79 total eyes (77 patients). Stage I (two eyes) is recognized within the first week of treatment and demonstrates an acute inflammatory response with increased subretinal fluid. Stage II (28 eyes) represents the restoration of a near-normal fovea contour with diminished subretinal fluid occurring 1 to 4 weeks after treatment. Stage III (79 eyes) occurs between 4 to 12 weeks following treatment and is subdivided into two categories based on the amount of subretinal fibrosis and fluid present. Stage IIIa (15 eyes) contains a greater subretinal fluid to fibrosis ratio indicating an active CNV process. Lesions in stage IIIb (64 eyes) less actively leak and have more prominent fibrosis with minimal intraretinal fluid. Cystoid macular edema defines a stage IV lesion (11 eyes). In stage V lesions (19 eyes) the subretinal fluid resolves with thinning of the retina as well as fibrosis merging with the retinal pigment epithelial layer (RPE).CONCLUSION: Optical coherence tomography appears to be useful in monitoring the retinal changes that occur following PDT of CNV and may assist in understanding the changes observed on angiography.     

Selective photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration with polypoidal choroidal neovascularization

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of selective treatment with indocyanine green (ICG) angiography-guided photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). METHODS: In this retrospective consecutive series, 30 eyes of 30 patients with PCV were included. Complete ocular examination, digital fluorescein angiography (FA), ICG angiography, and optical coherence tomography were performed at baseline and at standard intervals thereafter. ICG angiography-guided PDT was performed on all eyes. Only the area of the active PCV or "hot spot" evident on the ICG angiogram was treated. A spot size was chosen to cover the active neovascular lesion with a 200-mum border. Retreatment was performed when angiography revealed a recurrent lesion. RESULTS: Thirty eyes with PCV were treated and followed for 1 year. Mean age of the patients was 75 years (range, 55-90 years). These patients were all classified as having occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV) with FA and polypoidal CNV with ICG angiography. Improvement of vision (>or=3 lines) was achieved in 15 eyes (50%). Nine eyes had stable vision (30%), and 6 eyes (20%) had a decrease in vision (>or=3 lines). Repeated treatment was required in 15 eyes (50%) for an average of 2.2 treatments in 1 year. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that stabilization or improvement of vision is achieved in most eyes (80%) with neovascular AMD from PCV after selected ICG angiography-guided PDT. These outcomes compare very favorably with those in previous reports on the treatment of occult CNV. Reduced collateral damage to the choriocapillaris and reduced upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor are presumed to be the explanation for this apparently better outcome. Further studies with longer follow-up are warranted to investigate the long-term efficacy in these conditions.     

光动力疗法治疗老年性黄斑变性的临床研究

目的
观察光动力疗法(photodynamic therapy,PDT)对渗出型老年性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration,AMD)脉络膜新生血管(choroidal neovascularization,CNV)进行单次和多次治疗的临床疗效。
方法
20例经双目间接立体检眼镜、荧光素眼底血管造影(fundus fluorescein angiography, FFA)、吲哚青绿血管造影(indocyanine green angiography, ICGA)检查确诊的AMD患者的31只患眼纳入治疗。患者年龄47～88岁，平均年龄68.1岁，最佳矫正视力在数指/10 cm～0.6之间。光敏剂苯并卟啉衍生物单酸(benzoporphyrin derivative mono acid, BPD)(中国诺华公司)6 mg／m 2静脉滴注10 min，开始静脉用药后15 min，通过裂隙灯用强度为50 J／cm2的689 nm激光(德国Zeiss公司)照射83 s。治疗后患者尽可能避光48 h。治疗后2周开始复查，每3个月随访1次，随访时间最短3个月，最长18个月，平均随访12个月。FFA和(或)ICGA显示病灶范围扩大、或渗漏增加，即进行重复PDT治疗。其中1只眼进行了4次治疗, 4只眼进行了2次治疗，其余26只眼均只进行了1次治疗。
结果
治疗后13只眼视力明显改善(视力提高≥2行)，占41.9%；17只眼视力稳定不变(视力波动在1行以内)，占54.8%；1只眼视力下降2行，占3.2%。所有患眼于PDT治疗后眼底出血和渗出均减轻；FFA或FFA+ICGA检查显示：PDT治疗后2周，CNV的渗漏明显减少或完全停止，复发或扩大的CNV经多次PDT治疗后，渗漏逐渐减少，3例5只眼渗漏完全停止。光相干断层成像术(optic coherence tomography, OCT)检查显示CNV周围视网膜脉络膜的水肿以及神经上皮脱离、色素上皮脱离明显好转。20例患者在PDT治疗过程中及治疗后未发生任何全身和局部不良反应。
结论
单次和重复PDT治疗可以部分或完全封闭AMD 的CNV，多次PDT治疗可以封闭CNV，降低AMD引起视力下降的危险性。PDT治疗不影响病灶周围的正常视网膜和脉络膜组织，对视力无损害。
(中华眼底病杂志, 2002, 18: 175-179)     

Photodynamic therapy with delayed light application for the treatment of bilateral subfoveal choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration

PURPOSE: To determine if photodynamic therapy (PDT) with delayed light application at 17 minutes after the start of infusion was effective in the second eyes of patients with bilateral subfoveal classic choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS: The records of 20 patients with bilateral subfoveal classic CNV secondary to AMD who were treated with bilateral PDT in the same session were reviewed. Treatment for the second eye of patients was begun 120 seconds after termination of treatment for the first eye. This time interval was necessary for applying the contact lens and entering the new laser parameters, and it was kept constant in all cases. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), ophthalmologic examinations, fluorescein and indocyanine angiograms were used to evaluate the results of PDT. Follow-up time ranged from 6 to 12 months with a mean of 8.7 (+/-2.1) months. RESULTS: Mean (+/-SD) treatment sessions were 1.7 (+/-0.6) in first eyes and 1.7 (+/-0.5) in second eyes. Among first eyes, BCVA improved in 7 of the 20 eyes (35%); stabilized in 7 eyes (35%); and worsened in 6 eyes (30%). Among second eyes, BCVA improved in 5 of the 20 eyes (25%); stabilized in 8 eyes (40%); and worsened in 7 eyes (35%). CONCLUSIONS: In most cases, bilateral PDT in the same session achieved cessation of fluorescein leakage from CNV without loss of vision or growth of CNV in the second eyes of patients with bilateral subfoveal classic CNV secondary to AMD. Further studies with a larger number of patients and longer follow-up are necessary to confirm whether bilateral PDT in the same session is beneficial for bilateral subfoveal classic CNV related to AMD.     

Fundus autofluorescence before and after photodynamic therapy for choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To describe fundus autofluorescence patterns in choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration before and after photodynamic therapy (PDT). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty-eight consecutive eyes were indicated for PDT after standard fluorescein angiography, which showed completely classic choroidal neovascularization (CNV) (n=52), occult with no classic CNV (n=7), and predominantly classic CNV (n=9). Standardized PDT was performed and patients were examined 2 to 3 months later. Angiography and autofluorescence measurements were performed again and compared with preoperative values. RESULTS: At baseline, autofluorescence was mainly decreased in areas of completely classic CNV (79%), but showed a regular or mottled pattern in occult CNV. A slightly increased (50%) or normal (50%) autofluorescence was seen at the rim of the classic lesions within the junctional zone. Membrane demarcation was improved (90%) in classic membranes 2 to 3 months after PDT. After PDT for occult membranes, a transformation into classic membranes with residual leakage and need for further PDT was observed (6 of 7 eyes), showing the described autofluorescence patterns. For the mixed type of CNV, both described patterns of autofluorescence distribution were found. CONCLUSION: Especially classic CNVs reveal distinct characteristics of significantly decreased autofluorescence, presumably due to their localization above the retinal pigment epithelium level, leading to blockage of autofluorescence. Autofluorescence patterns after PDT included enhanced demarcation of the membrane, suggesting reactive retinal pigment epithelial changes. Autofluorescence might be an interesting tool to distinguish noninvasively between classic and occult CNV in age-related macular degeneration and to monitor changes after PDT.     

光动力疗法治疗渗出型老年性黄斑变性四年临床观察总结

目的 总结4年来光动力疗法（PDT）治疗渗出型老年性黄斑变性(AMD)的临床疗效，以评价PDT的长期治疗效果。 方法 回顾73例经双目间接检眼镜、荧光素眼底血管造影(FFA)、吲哚青绿血管造影(ICGA)检查确诊的渗出型AMD患者的95只患眼行PDT治疗前后的临床资料，对比分析其视力、眼底像、FFA、ICGA和光相干断层扫描(OCT)检查结果的变化。73例患者平均年龄67.8岁，就诊时最佳矫正视力数指/10 cm～1.0。95只眼PDT平均治疗次数为1.5次，治疗后随访时间为3个月～4年。 结果 PDT治疗后末次随访时，39只眼视力提高≥2行，占41.1％；51只眼视力波动在1行以内，占53.7％；5只眼视力下降≥2行，占5.3％ 。所有患眼眼底出血和渗出均减轻。FFA或FFA联合ICGA检查显示：58只眼脉络膜新生血管（CNV）渗漏完全停止，转为瘢痕期，占61.05％；6只眼CNV部分闭合， 占6.32％；22只眼CNV小部分闭合，占23.16％；9只眼CNV复发，占9.47％。早期AMD患者12只眼经过1次PDT治疗后，最佳矫正视力0.6～1.5，CNV完全闭合，OCT检查显示黄斑区水肿及神经上皮脱离消失。随访时间最长达4年，未见有复发，视力保持稳定。 结论 单次和重复PDT治疗渗出型AMD长期疗效较好，安全性较高。对于早期渗出型AMD患者微小典型性CNV，单次PDT治疗可以使其完全封闭，使患者视力保持在较好的水平。 （中华眼底病杂志，2004，20：275-279）     

Eligibility for treatment and angiographic features at the early stage of exudative age related macular degeneration

AIMS: To determine the eligibility for laser photocoagulation treatment or for photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin in eyes at the earliest stage (first month of symptoms) of exudative age related macular degeneration (AMD) based on fluorescein angiographic (FA) features; to evaluate the potential contribution of indocyanine green angiography (ICG-A) for occult choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) at this stage. METHODS: Retrospective review of 252 consecutive patients (269 eyes) examined within the first month of symptoms of exudative AMD. RESULTS: On FA, 97 eyes (36%) had classic CNV alone. Occult CNV associated with fibrovascular retinal pigment epithelium detachments (PEDs) was observed in 71 eyes (26%) and without fibrovascular PED in 101 eyes (38%). 91 eyes (34%) met the Macular Photocoagulation Study criteria for laser photocoagulation. 53 eyes (20%) met the Verteporfin In PDT (VIP) or Treatment of AMD with PDT (TAP) studies criteria. By ICG-A, occult CNV was visualised as focal spots in 49% of eyes examined within 15 days v 32% of eyes examined between 16 and 30 days after the onset of symptoms (p=0.07). 8.5% of late staining plaques disclosed in eyes examined within 15 days were combined with focal spots v 36% in eyes examined between 16 and 30 days (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Early examination of eyes with exudative AMD would allow the treatment of 47% of eyes. 60% of eyes with subfoveal CNV would be eligible for PDT with verteporfin. Up to half of eyes with occult CNV would be converted by ICG-A into well delineated focal spots.     

Follow-up of age-related macular degeneration patients treated by photodynamic therapy with optical coherence tomography 3

Background Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been described to effectively reduce or delay severe vision loss in eyes with predominantly classic form of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Optical coherence tomography 3 (OCT3) is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure which provides information about retinal thickness and volume at the posterior pole, as well as about the presence of certain structures under the retina.Methods Prospective interventional study. Eleven eyes (9 patients) with AMD and CNV were treated with Verteporfin PDT. A complete ophthalmologic examination was performed. Fluorescein angiography (FA) and OCT3 scans were performed before treatment and 1, 2, 4, and 12 weeks after it.Results Two different patterns of changes were observed. One group (7 eyes) showed changes in the amount of subretinal fluid (decrease, increase, and finally stable decrease), with a reduction in the CNV and the appearance of a subretinal band of hyperreflective tissue. The second group (4 eyes) showed little or no changes in retinal thickness, fluid, or reflectivity.Conclusion Changes observed in OCT3 scans represent variations in retinal thickness, fluid, and CNV after PDT. OCT3 provides a useful tool in the follow-up and measurement of changes appeared in eyes with CNV associated to AMD after treatment with PDT.     

年龄相关性黄斑变性的眼底荧光造影特点(英文)

目的:探讨眼底荧光素血管造影(fundus fluorescein angiog-raphy, FFA)在年龄相关性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration, AMD)患者中的特征及临床意义。方法:用日本Nikon NF-505眼底照相机对112例149眼进行FFA检查。结果:在149眼中,萎缩型90眼(60.4%),渗出型59眼(39.6%),依据CNV造影特点和CNV与黄斑中心凹的距离分为中心凹下CNV包括经典型7眼,隐匿型26眼,盘状瘢痕化9眼,旁中心凹CNV包括经典型2眼,隐匿型12眼,中心凹外CNV3眼均为隐匿型。结论:FFA可以发现AMD患者的CNV,并能分辨其性质和部位,有助于指导治疗和评价预后。     

Transpupillary thermotherapy in exudative age-related macular degeneration

PURPOSE: Assessment of TTT results in patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study comprised of 65 patients (73 eyes), in age 50-84 years (average age-75 yrs). The diagnosis of exudative AMD was established on the basis of fundus examination and fluorescein angiography (FA) and in some cases on indocyanine green angiography. The baseline visual acuity (VA) ranged from counting fingers at 50 cm to 0.8. In 31 (42.5%) eyes occult CNV, in 11 (15%) minimally classic CNV and in 31 (42.5%) eyes predominantly classic CNV were observed. Subfoveal CNV was present in 70 (95.9%) eyes and perifoveal in 3 (4.1%). TTT was delivered using a diode laser at 810 nm wavelength, a spot size of 1.2 to 4.5 mm and a duration of 60 seconds for each spot with power settings between 320-800 mW. Follow-up examinations were carried out every 10-12 weeks. In cases with persistent leakage from CNV in late frames of FA a retreatment was performed. The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 28 months (average - 9.8 months). RESULTS: Visual acuity improved in 22 (30.1%) eyes, stabilized in 34 (46.6%) and deteriorated in 17 (23.3%). Fluorescein angiography showed no CNV leakage in 58 (79.5%) eyes. In 56 (71.8%) with regression of leakage in fluorescein angiography improvement or stabilization of visual acuity was detected. Subretinal haemorrhages after TTT were observed in 4 eyes (5.5%). At the end of the follow-up period fibrosis of CNV was detected in 12 eyes (16.4%). CONCLUSIONS: TTT is effective and safe method of treatment of occult and classic CNV in a course of wet AMD. In a majority of cases TTT results in total or partial regression of CNV and stabilization of visual acuity.     

Photodynamic therapy in age-related macular degeneration--results of one year observation

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin in reducing the vision loss and progression of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in patients with subfoveal CNV due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 46 eyes of 46 patients with subfoveal, predominantly classic CNV caused by AMD and best-corrected visual acuity of 5/50 to 5/10 were treated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Visudyne, CIBA Vision). Verteporfin was administered via intravenous infusion over 10 minutes. Fifteen minutes after the start of the infusion, a diode laser light at 689 nm (Opal Photoactivator, Coherent) was delivered over 83 seconds. Visual acuity and fluorescein angiography were performed before and after the treatment at 7 days and 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after the initial-treatment. Retreatment in the same manner was applied if at follow-up examination fluorescein leakage from CNV was seen. Outcomes were compared with those of control group which consisted of 38 eyes of 38 patients of the same condition of the disease, not treated with any method. RESULTS: The lost of visual acuity was significantly reduced in the verteporfin--treated eyes compared--with controls. At the 12 month 73.91% eyes of PDT group versus 36.84% of control group (p < 0.001) lost fewer than 3 Snellen lines. The vision loss appeared to be more rapid in first 6 months of the study. During the study growth of CNV was diminished in PDT group compared with control group. CONCLUSIONS: Results show, that photodynamic therapy may be an effective method of treatment for predominantly classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization caused by AMD. Further studies are needed to find the best modes of PDT procedure.