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Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization in central serous chorioretinopathy: case report

We report the use of photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for subfoveal choroidal neovacularization in central serous chorioretinopathy. Visual acuity improved (0.5 to 1.0) 30 days after the first session. After 141 days, the choroidal neovascularization reactivated and the patient was retreated. Again, visual acuity improved (0.5 to 1.0) 30 days afterwards. It remains stable after 20 months. Photodynamic therapy can be efficient in the treatment of choroidal neovascularization in central serous chorioretinopathy.

Choroid diseases; Choroidal neovascularization; Choroidal neovascularization; Retinal diseases; Retinal detachment; Photochemotherapy; Photosensitizing agents; Porphyrins


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