[Treatment of chorioretinal degeneration and dystrophy]

Rev Chir Oncol Radiol O R L Oftalmol Stomatol Ser Oftalmol. 1989 Jan-Mar;33(1):49-57.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

Although the etiopathogenesis of chorioretinal degeneration and dystrophy is unknown the therapeutical means applied have been efficient. Disc-like degeneration can be treated by photocoagulation only in the stage of complication of subretinal neoformation of vessels. Recent pathogenic studies now offer therapeutical prospects in this severe ocular affection.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Choroid*
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / etiology
  • Macular Degeneration / prevention & control
  • Macular Degeneration / therapy
  • Methods
  • Retinal Degeneration / etiology
  • Retinal Degeneration / prevention & control
  • Retinal Degeneration / therapy*
  • Uveal Diseases / etiology
  • Uveal Diseases / prevention & control
  • Uveal Diseases / therapy