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  • Title: [Transpupillary thermotherapy in occult subretinal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration. Preliminary results].
    Author: Salinas Alamán A, García Layana A, Juberías Sánchez JR, Sánchez Tocino H, Sádaba Echarri LM, Moreno Montañés J.
    Journal: Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol; 2002 Nov; 77(11):617-22. PubMed ID: 12410408.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To determine the efficacy of transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT) to treat choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in patients with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eight patients (ten eyes) with occult CNV were treated by TTT. A 810 nm diode laser was used to perform TTT. The diode laser was delivered through a panfunduscopic contact lens. RESULTS: Three eyes showed a visual acuity improvement and a decrease in exudation on fluorescein angiography. Four eyes remained stable. Nevertheless, lesions worsened after treatment in three cases. One of these cases suffered an overtreatment. CONCLUSIONS: TTT may be a useful therapy in some cases of CNV in patients with age-related macular degeneration. Randomized and multicentric studies are necessary to stablish precise indications of this therapy.
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