Is transpupillary thermotherapy applicable to the treatment of age-related macular degeneration with pigment epithelial detachment? |
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Authors: | Miki Honda MD Atsushi Mizota MD Toshiro Sakuma MD Minoru Tanaka MD |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, 2-1-1 Tomioka, 279-0021 Urayasu, Japan |
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Abstract: | The cause of pigment epithelial tears at the edge of a pigment epithelial detachment (PED) following transpupillary thermotherapy in eyes with associated age-related macular degeneration is unclear. We have treated 2 eyes which had a PED with TTT. Our findings suggest pigment epithelial tears are probably related to the shape of the PED and TTT should not applied to a balloon-shaped PED. Disclosure The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices. |
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