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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of HMME-PDT Versus Pulsed Dye Laser in Treating Facial and Neck Port-Wine Stains: Insights from a Large Retrospective Study

A retrospective analysis reveals hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether-mediated photodynamic therapy (HMME-PDT) outperforms pulsed dye laser (PDL) in clearing facial and neck port-wine stains but with an increased risk of hyperpigmentation and s

Nov 1, 2026

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Evaluating Aflibercept With Reduced-Fluence Photodynamic Therapy in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy: Insights from Longitudinal OCT Angiography

This randomized trial compares aflibercept monotherapy versus combined with reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy for PCV, highlighting OCTA metrics that predict polypoidal lesion closure and treatment response over 52 weeks.

Oct 9, 2026

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Long-Term Assessment of Rose Bengal Photodynamic Therapy in Infectious Keratitis: Insights from the REAGIR Randomized Trial

A 12-month follow-up of the REAGIR trial found no significant benefit of adjunctive rose bengal photodynamic therapy with green light over sham treatment in improving visual acuity, scar size, or complication rates in infectious keratitis.

Jun 29, 2026