Treatment of macular edema

Details Treatment of macular edema Treatment of macular edema

2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Henley, III, Raymond J. (Department: 1614)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat macular edemas, including DME, CRVO and BRVO. It provides an alternative to photocoagulation and the disadvantages associated therewith.

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