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Angiogenesis and ophthalmic disease.

A P Adamis1, L P Aiello, R A D'Amato

  • 1Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Angiogenesis
|October 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Ocular angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels in the eye, causes irreversible blindness globally. This review summarizes key diseases and pathogenesis of pathological ocular neovascularization.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Ocular angiogenesis is a major cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • It is implicated in diverse diseases including trachoma, retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, neovascular glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
  • Pathological new vessel growth in the eye is termed neovascularization, synonymous with angiogenesis in this context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical and laboratory findings of epidemiologically significant diseases characterized by ocular angiogenesis.
  • To summarize current understanding of the pathogenesis of ocular angiogenesis.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of pathological neovascularization in the eye.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical and laboratory findings.
  • Synthesis of current concepts on the pathogenesis of ocular angiogenesis.
  • Focus on epidemiologically significant ocular diseases.

Main Results:

  • Ocular angiogenesis is a common pathway in several leading causes of blindness.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies.
  • Neovascularization underlies conditions affecting all age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Ocular angiogenesis represents a significant global health challenge, leading to irreversible vision loss.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis of neovascularization is essential for effective treatment and prevention.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of associated diseases is key to managing ocular angiogenesis.

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