Immunosuppressive Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated With Endogenous Posterior Uveitis
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Immunosuppressive treatment of choroidal neovascularization associated with endogenous posterior uveitis.
OBJECTIVE To determine whether resolution of choroidal neovascularization (CNV), a recognized sight-threatening complication of endogenous posterior uveitis, and maintenance of vision could be achieved with immunosuppression. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fourteen patients (17 eyes) with CNV associated with endogenous posterior uveitis were enrolled in an open study. Ages ranged from 5 to 51 years. Th...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Ophthalmology
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0003-9950
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.116.11.1456