Objective
To evaluate safty and effects of a single photodynamic therapy(PDT) for circumscribed choroid hemangiomas.
Methods
We performed a retrospective analysis of 11 eyes of 10 patients who were reated with single standard PDT. Of 10 patients, 6 males, 4 females；mean 40 .2 years old；of 11 eyes, 6 left eyes, 5 right eyes; 1 patient who both eyes wer e involved. Follow-up time varied from 1month to 14months, mean 6.2 month.
Results
After treatment, all tumors show various degrees of regression and subretinal fluid were absorbed completely or partly. The visual acuity of 8 eyes improved; that of 3 eyes unchanged.
Conclusions
PDT is effective modality for circumscribed choroid hemangiomas.
(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,2008,24:111-113)
