Lebriz Ersoy1, Tina Ristau, Bernd Kirchhof, Sandra Liakopoulos. 1. Cologne Image Reading Center, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 92, 50924, Cologne, Germany, lebriz.ersoy@uk-koeln.de.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To analyse the long-term functional and morphological response of a specific choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) phenotype to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy. METHODS: Data from 30 eyes of 30 consecutive patients with subretinal fluid (SRF) and fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachment (PED) due to CNV on spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) with a follow-up of at least 20 months were retrospectively collected. Main outcome measures included change in visual acuity, quantitative and qualitative parameters on SDOCT [photoreceptor layer, outer nuclear layer (ONL), choroid, PED, SRF] and on fluorescein angiography (CNV activity). Subjects were divided into responders and non-responders based on morphological and functional aspects. RESULTS: An average number of 20.23 ± 9.9 anti-VEGF injections were administered during a mean follow-up of 40.25 ± 13.5 months. Fourteen eyes were categorized as morphological non-responders, 12 as functional non-responders and eight as complete non-responders. Complete non-responders were significantly younger than complete responders (68.5 ± 4.5 vs 74.3 ± 6.8 years; p < 0.05) and presented thinner baseline ONL values (68.43 ± 15.2 vs103.5 ± 32.8 μm; p < 0.05). Intermediate or large drusen as typical features for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were less frequently present in complete non-responders; however, this was not statistically significant (62.5 % vs 91.7 %; p = 0.25). CONCLUSIONS: Our preliminary findings indicate that eyes with the specific SDOCT phenotype with isolated fibrovascular PED and SRF frequently demonstrate non-response to anti-VEGF therapy, and the underlying disease mechanism may be different from AMD. Larger prospective trials are required to validate those results, and to develop strategies to improve the morphological as well as functional outcome.
PURPOSE: To analyse the long-term functional and morphological response of a specific choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) phenotype to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy. METHODS: Data from 30 eyes of 30 consecutive patients with subretinal fluid (SRF) and fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachment (PED) due to CNV on spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) with a follow-up of at least 20 months were retrospectively collected. Main outcome measures included change in visual acuity, quantitative and qualitative parameters on SDOCT [photoreceptor layer, outer nuclear layer (ONL), choroid, PED, SRF] and on fluorescein angiography (CNV activity). Subjects were divided into responders and non-responders based on morphological and functional aspects. RESULTS: An average number of 20.23 ± 9.9 anti-VEGF injections were administered during a mean follow-up of 40.25 ± 13.5 months. Fourteen eyes were categorized as morphological non-responders, 12 as functional non-responders and eight as complete non-responders. Complete non-responders were significantly younger than complete responders (68.5 ± 4.5 vs 74.3 ± 6.8 years; p < 0.05) and presented thinner baseline ONL values (68.43 ± 15.2 vs103.5 ± 32.8 μm; p < 0.05). Intermediate or large drusen as typical features for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were less frequently present in complete non-responders; however, this was not statistically significant (62.5 % vs 91.7 %; p = 0.25). CONCLUSIONS: Our preliminary findings indicate that eyes with the specific SDOCT phenotype with isolated fibrovascular PED and SRF frequently demonstrate non-response to anti-VEGF therapy, and the underlying disease mechanism may be different from AMD. Larger prospective trials are required to validate those results, and to develop strategies to improve the morphological as well as functional outcome.
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