Photodynamic Therapy with Verteporfin, a Novel Treatment Option for Retinal Arterial Macroaneurysm

Research Article

V Swetha E Jeganathan and Niti

Abstract

Purpose: To report the novel use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in a case of retinal arterial macroaneurysm (RAM).Design: Interventional case report.Methods: In the setting of institutional practice, a 76-year male patient presented with rapidly progressive vision loss in his left eye due to RAM. Three treatments of PDT were administered over 6 months.Results: The patient’s macroaneurysm regressed both clinically and angiographically during and following treatment with PDT.Discussion: Our experience, albeit limited, nonetheless suggests that PDT may be a useful adjunct to current practice in the management of RAM, and certainly warrants more formal study.

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