PURPOSE: To report a case of laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with verteporfin photodynamic therapy. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: A patient developed CNV in the macular area of the left eye 2 years following grid laser for macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion. RESULTS: The CNV was controlled with one session of photodynamic therapy. Lesion decreased in size, contracting to a smaller subretinal fibrotic scar. Vision improved from 20/200 to 20/100, and there was no recurrence at 2-year follow-up. No complications were encountered. CONCLUSION: Laser-induced CNV can be safely and effectively treated by photodynamic therapy.
PURPOSE: To report a case of laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with verteporfin photodynamic therapy. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: A patient developed CNV in the macular area of the left eye 2 years following grid laser for macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion. RESULTS: The CNV was controlled with one session of photodynamic therapy. Lesion decreased in size, contracting to a smaller subretinal fibrotic scar. Vision improved from 20/200 to 20/100, and there was no recurrence at 2-year follow-up. No complications were encountered. CONCLUSION: Laser-induced CNV can be safely and effectively treated by photodynamic therapy.