Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Promotes Progressive Retinal Nonperfusion in Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion
Objective:
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) or branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) causes hypoperfusion, high levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), macular edema, and loss of vision. Many patients also show areas of complete closure of retinal vessels (retinal nonperfusion [RNP]) that increase over time. The objective was to assess the effect of blocking VEGF on progression of RNP.
Design:
Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 2 randomized, sham injection-controlled, double-masked, multicenter clinical trials.
Participants:
A total of 392 and 397 patients with macular edema due to CRVO (Read more...)