Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Case Report
Massive Hemorrhagic Complications after Intravitreal Injection of Aflibercept in Patients with Presumed Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Author(s): Hee Jung Kwon, Youngje Sung and Won Kyung Song
Hee Jung Kwon, Youngje Sung and Won Kyung Song
Introduction: Subretinal hemorrhage (SRH) is a complication associated with intravitreal injections of antivascular endothelial growth factor for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We recently experienced three cases of massive hemorrhage after intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) for wet AMD that was suspected to be polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).
Case reports: A 75-year-old woman presented with decreased vision in her left eye. She had subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) that was suspected to be PCV. Two weeks after the second IAI, massive SRH developed. Although additional treatment was provided, her vision was reduced to counting fingers. A 67-year-old man presented with a history of wet AMD in his left eye. Subfoveal CNV, which was suspected to be PCV, was present in his right eye. Although three monthly i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000451