Abstract

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of photodynamic therapy(PDT)on symptomatic circumscribed choroidal haemangiorua.Methods Clinical data of 9 cases(9 eyes)who had undergone PDT because of symptomatic circumscribed choroidal haemangioma,which had been diagnosed by examination of ocular fundus,fluorescein angiography(FFA),and indocyanine green angiography(ICGA).Diode laser 689nm was used with an intensity of 600mW/cm~2 for 125 seconds.Single or multiple partially overlapping spots were applied based on the tumor basal dimensions.Periodic follow up with ophthalmoscope,visual acuity and angiographic studies were performed,Results All 9 patients showed evidences of regression with flatting of tumor,resolution of subretina fluid,and reduction of choroidal vasculature on angiograms.The visual acuity either improved.There were no photosensitive reactions or systematic adverse events occurred.Conclusions Verteporfin PDT is an effective treatment for the management of symptomatic circumscribed choroidal haemangioma. Key words: Choroidal haemangioma; Photodynamic therapy; Therapeutic effects

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