Intravitreal bevacizumab to treat choroidal neovascularization following photodynamic therapy in central serous choroidopathy

摘要

Purpose. To report the anatomic and functional outcome of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) to treat choroidal neovascularization (CNV) following photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat recurrent central serous choroidopathy (CSC). Methods. This was an interventional case report in which verteporfin PDT was performed in a case of recurrent CSC. Results. Following PDT, the patient developed juxtafoveal CNV that was later treated by IVB, achieving CNV closure and recovery of visual acuity. Conclusions. Photodynamic therapy is a useful therapy to treat recurrent CSC, though it may be associated with potentially severe complications such as CNV. Intravitreal bevacizumab seems a good alternative treatment in the management of this condition.