Role of spectral-domain optical coherence tomography in the follow-up of neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Guoji Yanke Zazhi

Qing-Huai Liu¹  Hao-Lan Xi² 

[1] Department of Ophthalmology,the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China;Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China;

关键词: age-related macular degeneration;    choroidal neovascularization;    vascular endothelial growth factor;    optical coherence tomography;    optical coherence tomography;   

DOI  :  10.3980/j.issn.1672-5123.2014.05.14

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Advances in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography(SD-OCT)technology provide improved monitoring of progression and assistance in quantifying response to treatment modalities in neovascular age-related macular degeneration(NVAMD). There is little doubt that anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(anti-VEGF)drug therapy is becoming a new approach to the management of NVAMD, while long-term follow-up and necessary retreatments are the key issues to remain obtained visual acuity.SD-OCT imaging helps to identify early recurrence of choroidal neovascularization during treatment with anti-VEGF. This review discusses the present applications of the commercially available SD-OCT systems in the follow-up of after the injection of intravitreal anti-VEGF in NVAMD.

【 授权许可】

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