Clinical management of a patient with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy

• Main Author: Peabody T
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-09-01
• Series: Clinical Optometry
• Online Access: http://www.dovepress.com/clinical-management-of-a-patient-with-polypoidal-choroidal-vasculopath-a10959

Todd PeabodyIndiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN, USAAbstract: Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is an often-misdiagnosed condition affecting the choroidal vasculature and retina of the posterior pole. The clinical identity of PCV was understood fully only recently, but shows unique demographics, clinical findings, and outcomes. Clinically, PCV can be confused with typical choroidal neovascularization and other diseases of the choroid, but generally shows a more favorable outcome. It is important to make the distinction between PCV and other diseases to ensure that patients are treated properly and not exposed to unnecessary procedures. This case report reviews the clinical findings and management of a patient with PCV as well as other studies, demographics of PCV, and current management options for patients with PCV.Keywords: polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, retinal pigment epithelium detachment, indocyanine green angiography