Photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Background: In neovascular age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) new vessels grow under the retina, distorting vision and leading to scarring. This is exacerbated if the blood vessels leak. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been investigated as a way to treat the neovascular membranes without affecti...

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Main Authors: Richard P.L. Wormald, MA, MB, BCh, MSc, FRCS, FRCOphth, Jennifer R Evans, PhD, Katherine S Henshaw, Liam L Smeeth, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2005-06-01
Series:Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
photodynamic therapy
neovascularization
age-related macular degeneration
Online Access:https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/416
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