Current Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
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Current choroidal neovascularization treatment.
PURPOSE This paper aims to describe the current situation of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treatment. PROCEDURES MEDLINE (2001-2013) was searched for original research studies (phase I, II, III), abstracts and review articles concerning CNV therapy, and other related articles. Selected information from related websites was also included. RESULTS The management of CNV was developed thro...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ophthalmologica
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1423-0267,0030-3755
DOI: 10.1159/000351660