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Full-Circle Cauterization of Limbal Vascular Plexus for Surgically Induced Glaucoma in Rodents
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[Punctate inner choroidopathy - Improvement in vision after anti-VEGF and photodynamic therapy. An 18-month follow-up
1Augenklinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland. Sebastian_weiss@gmx.ch
Abstract:
Punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) is a rare disease which seems to have an inflammatory origin. Treatment is symptom-oriented and the development of choroidal neovascularization (CNV). If CNV is present the trend is towards the use of anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) therapy. Oral therapy with steroids should be initially attempted.
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