Spontaneous retinal pigment epithelial tear in type 2 choroidal neovascularization: repair mechanisms following anti-VEGF therapy.

Giuseppe CasalinoVasuki SivagnanavelSamir DowlutPearse A KeaneUsha Chakravarthy

Published in: International journal of retina and vitreous (2019)

RPE tears may spontaneously occur in type 2 CNV. Anti-VEGF treatment should be aimed at promoting RPE repair and limiting the extent of the scarring. The mechanisms of RPE repair during treatment may be documented with OCT.

Keyphrases

vascular endothelial growth factor
optical coherence tomography
endothelial cells
diabetic retinopathy
stem cells
optic nerve
combination therapy
replacement therapy