Choroidal Neovascularization (eBook) von Jay Chhablani

Section I:History.- History of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) - initial understanding and development.-Section II:Basics.- Pathogenesis various proposed mechanisms.- Histopathology recent understanding in relationship with imaging.- Electron microscopy update in choroidal changes.-Section III: Clinical classification.- Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) clinical features, imaging, protocols and outcomes.- CNV secondary to pathologic myopia clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes.- Pachychoroid related CNV recent updates, imaging and outcomes.- Inflammatory CNV clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes.- Dystrophy related CNV clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes.- CNV secondary to angioid streaks clinical features, imaging and treatment protocols.- Idiopathic CNV clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes.- CNV associated with idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasia clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes.- CNV associated with other causes laser induced, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, choroidal osteoma, trauma, choroidal coloboma, choroidal nevus, etc.- Peripapillary CNVM overview of various causes, imaging features and treatment outcomes.- Pediatric CNVM overview of various causes, imaging features and treatment outcomes.- Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes.-Section IV: Treatment options.- Anti-VEGF current options Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, Aflibercept, Ziv-aflibercept, Conbercept.- Photodynamic therapy current status in anti-VEGF era.- Surgical intervention graft, retinal implant, the implantable miniature telescope, surgical removal of CNV, subretinal tissue plasminogen activator.-Section V: Clinical trials.- n-AMD trials comprehensive overview of PDT and anti-VEGF trials in AMD.- Myopic CNV trials comprehensive overview of PDT and anti-VEGF trials in AMD.- Non-AMD CNV trials comprehensive overview of various trials in non-AMD related CNV causes.- PCV trials comprehensive overview of PDT and anti-VEGF trials in PCV.-Section VI: Future directions.-Stem cells in AMD current status and future expectations.- Newer molecules newer targets in CNV and the upcoming research.- Radiotherapy role of radiotherapy and clinical trials.- Other options role of subthreshold laser, and other therapies in CNV.-Section VII: Rehabilitation.- Low vision aids.- Peripheral vision development newer approach for macular diseases.- Monitoring techniques advanced home monitoring techniques and initial experience.