Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Versus Transpupillary Thermotherapy (TTT) in Occult Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV) in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

University Hospital, Linkoeping

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of PDT and TTT for the treatment of subfoveal occult CNV in age-related macular degeneration.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Interventions

laser treatmentPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 55 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * \> 55 years of age, * Subfoveal occult only CNV due to AMD, * \< 4 disc areas or \> 4 disc areas * VA \< 0.4 Exclusion Criteria: * Sign of classic CNV, * CNV in other diagnoses than AMD,

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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