Three cases of large retinal capillary hemangiomas treated with verteporfin and photodynamic therapy.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of verteporfin and photodynamic therapy in the treatment of large retinal capillary hemangiomas.

Methods: Case reports of 3 patients with large retinal capillary hemangiomas treated with photodynamic therapy using verteporfin. Standard verteporfin dosages (6 mg/m(2) of body surface area) were given.