occult choroidal neovascularization

area of leakage of undetermined source seen in the late phases of a retinal angiogram.

oc·cult cho·roi·dal ne·o·vas·cu·lar·i·za·tion

(ŏ-kŭlt' kōr-oyd'ăl nē-ō-vas'kyū-lăr-ī-zā'shŭn)

Area of leakage of undetermined source seen in the late phases of a retinal angiogram.

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Clinicopathologic correlation of occult choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration.

Comparison of the 1-year Outcomes of Conbercept Therapy between Two Different Angiographic Subtypes of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy

5mg/kg) patients with occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV) lesions;

Miravant's Photrex -- SnET2 -- Presented at American Academy of Ophthalmology

The aim of this study was to describe the outcome of patients with predominantly occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV) when treated with TTT spot sizes up to 6 mm.

Large-spot size transpupillary thermotherapy for the treatment of occult choroidal neovascularization associated with age-related macular degeneration.

IRIDEX -- Two More Clinical Studies Published -- Validate the Effectiveness of TTT for Occult AMD

The protocol uses the IRIS Medical(R) OcuLight(R) SLx laser and Large Spot Slit Lamp Adapter to produce favorable therapeutic responses with minimal side effects and preservation of vision in patients with occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to AMD.

IRIDEX Announces Adequate Enrollment has Been Attained in TTT4CNV Clinical Trial for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

We undertook the study because we were encouraged by the good results that have been obtained using TTT to treat other choroidal lesions, such as choroidal melanomas, and observed the similarities between choroidal tumors and occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to AMD.

IRIDEX Announces Positive Results In Clinical Study Using Transpupillary Thermotherapy, TTT, For The Treatment Of Occult Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD