Diagnosis of type 3 macular neovascularization Review article

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Justyna Mędrzycka
Anna Piotrowicz
Joanna Gołębiewska
Radosław Różycki

Abstract

Type 3 macular neovascularization is characterized by a complex of pathological vessels located in the sensory retina. Fundus oculi examination reveals intraretinal hemorrhages, macular edema, hard exudates and pigment epithelial detachments. Indocyanine and fluorescein angiography, OCT and angio-OCT are used for diagnosis and treatment monitoring. The treatment efficacy depends on the disease severity and the therapy applied.

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Mędrzycka J, Piotrowicz A, Gołębiewska J, Różycki R. Diagnosis of type 3 macular neovascularization. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2021Sep.30 [cited 2024Mar.28];8(3):153-8. Available from: https://www.journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/1512
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