Triple therapy for corneal neovascularization: a case report

Eur J Ophthalmol. 2012:22 Suppl 7:S126-8. doi: 10.5301/ejo.5000050.

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the effect of the combination of photodynamic therapy with verteporfin and subconjunctival bevacizumab and triamcinolone acetonide on corneal neovascularization secondary to corneal graft failure.

Methods: A patient with extensive deep and superficial corneal neovascularization underwent same day triple therapy with subconjunctival bevacizumab (1.25 mg), subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide (40 mg), and photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (fluence 50 J/cm², irradiance 300 mW/cm²).

Results: A complete angiographic new vessel regression was obtained and was discernible starting 7 days after combination therapy. Three months after treatment, an initial new-vessel sprout was noted. Triple therapy was then repeated. No angiographic evidence of corneal neovascularization was detectable for the entire 6-month follow-up duration.

Conclusions: Triple therapy may offer a promising tool in the treatment of corneal neovascularization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use*
  • Bevacizumab
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Corneal Neovascularization / diagnosis
  • Corneal Neovascularization / drug therapy*
  • Corneal Neovascularization / etiology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Graft Rejection / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Photochemotherapy*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
  • Porphyrins / therapeutic use
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / therapeutic use*
  • Verteporfin
  • Visual Acuity / physiology

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Porphyrins
  • Verteporfin
  • Bevacizumab
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide