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- Non-exudative choroidal and macular neovascularizations (NV) are increasingly found in various retinal disorders, with new non-invasive imaging methods like OCT and OCTA making detection and monitoring easier.
- These NV lesions differ significantly in their causes, structures, and potential outcomes, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification.
- The review emphasizes the importance of careful monitoring and timely treatment of non-exudative NVs due to their complexity and variability in retinal diseases.
Article Abstract
Non-exudative choroidal and/or macular neovascularizations (NV) represent nowadays a common finding in different retinal disorders. The introduction of non-invasive techniques such as structural optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) allowed for easy detection and follow-up of non-exudative NVs. Recognized as a distinct entity, these lesions demonstrate a high variability in terms of pathophysiology, morphology, and prognostic implications. In the absence of a consensus regarding correct classification of subtypes of non-exudative NVs, accurate management through strict follow-up strategies and prompt treatment is required. In this review we offer a comprehensive overview of the non-exudative NV spectrum in various retinal diseases aiming to provide a deeper insight into this clinical entity.
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