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What is the primary mechanism of photodynamic therapy in treating wet age-related macular degeneration?
What is the primary mechanism of photodynamic therapy in treating wet age-related macular degeneration?
- Suppressing retinal angiogenesis
- Inducing cell death through the generation of reactive oxygen species (correct)
- Restoring tissue oxygenation
- Inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor
What is the advantage of photodynamic therapy in managing retinal vascular diseases?
What is the advantage of photodynamic therapy in managing retinal vascular diseases?
- It promotes wound healing and rejuvenation
- It reduces the formation of scar tissue and disfigurement (correct)
- It requires lengthy recuperation
- It is a highly invasive treatment strategy
What is the role of the light source in photodynamic therapy?
What is the role of the light source in photodynamic therapy?
- To activate the photosensitizer (correct)
- To inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor
- To generate reactive oxygen species
- To promote tissue oxygenation
What is the effect of photodynamic therapy on retinal angiogenesis?
What is the effect of photodynamic therapy on retinal angiogenesis?
What is the primary target of VEGF inhibitors in managing retinal vascular diseases?
What is the primary target of VEGF inhibitors in managing retinal vascular diseases?
What is the relationship between photodynamic therapy and verteporfin therapy?
What is the relationship between photodynamic therapy and verteporfin therapy?
What is the minimum visual acuity required for verteporfin therapy in ARMD?
What is the minimum visual acuity required for verteporfin therapy in ARMD?
What is the wavelength of non-thermal laser light used in verteporfin therapy?
What is the wavelength of non-thermal laser light used in verteporfin therapy?
What is the recommended interval for retreatments in verteporfin therapy if there is still angiographic evidence of leakage from the CNVM?
What is the recommended interval for retreatments in verteporfin therapy if there is still angiographic evidence of leakage from the CNVM?
What is the original name of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)?
What is the original name of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)?
What is the duration of avoidance of sun exposure and bright interior light exposure after verteporfin therapy in the US standard?
What is the duration of avoidance of sun exposure and bright interior light exposure after verteporfin therapy in the US standard?
What is a contraindication for the use of verteporfin therapy?
What is a contraindication for the use of verteporfin therapy?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the VEGF Trap in reducing excess foveal thickness?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the VEGF Trap in reducing excess foveal thickness?
What is a significant adverse effect of the Retisert implant in the management of chronic non-infectious posterior uveitis?
What is a significant adverse effect of the Retisert implant in the management of chronic non-infectious posterior uveitis?
What is the primary use of Anecortave in the treatment of retinal diseases?
What is the primary use of Anecortave in the treatment of retinal diseases?
What is the mechanism of action of Squalamine in reducing angiogenesis?
What is the mechanism of action of Squalamine in reducing angiogenesis?
What is the purpose of using VEGF inhibitors in the management of retinal vascular diseases?
What is the purpose of using VEGF inhibitors in the management of retinal vascular diseases?
What is the chemical structure of Anecortave similar to?
What is the chemical structure of Anecortave similar to?
