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An In Vitro Approach to Photodynamic Therapy
Published on: August 17, 2018
Photodynamic Therapy in Ocular Oncology
Maria Antonietta Blasi1, Monica Maria Pagliara2, Angela Lanza3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy. mariaantonietta.blasi@unicatt.it.
Abstract:
Although introduced for the treatment of maculopathies, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is now largely used in some eye cancers treatment. The selective tissue damage with PDT is achieved by sequestration of the photosensitizer in the target tissue and focal activation of the photosensitizer by low energy directed light. In this way, it is possible to achieve the destruction of the tumor tissue by safeguarding the surrounding healthy structures. Our study describes the clinical uses and efficacy of photodynamic therapy in ocular oncology.
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