[Research status of photodynamic therapy for corneal neovascularization]

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 2012 Jul;48(7):662-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Pathological corneal neovascularization is an important reason of visual impairment. Research outcomes showed that angiogenesis mechanism is similar in all the tissues of the body and photodynamic therapy demonstrate a useful effect in blocking tumor and choroidal neovascularization. This method is currently being tried for the treatment of corneal neovascularization. This paper will review the research status of photodynamic therapy in corneal neovascularization using various photosensitizers.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Corneal Neovascularization / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Photochemotherapy*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Photosensitizing Agents