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ArticleScientific reports2025

Comparison of optical coherence tomography vs. fluorescein angiography-based macular neovascularization classifications in age-related macular degeneration.

Gábor G Deák, Klaudia Birner, Bianca S Gerendas, Georgios Mylonas, Günther Weigert, Martin Michl, Irene Steiner, Ursula M Schmidt-Erfurth

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Article in Scientific reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Novel semi-automated system for multi-dimensional analysis of macular neovascularization: quantitative biomarkers and rule-based morphological categorization across OCTA platforms.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026
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Gábor G DeákDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Klaudia BirnerDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Bianca S GerendasDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Georgios MylonasDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Günther WeigertDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Martin MichlDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Irene SteinerCenter for Medical Data Science, Institute of Medical Statistics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Ursula M Schmidt-ErfurthDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. ursula.schmidt-erfurth@meduniwien.ac.at.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We aimed to compare fluorescein angiography (FA)-based classification of macular neovascularisation (MNV) with optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based classification, as well as examine differences in retinal fluid among OCT MNV types. We analyzed baseline FA and OCT images from 704 eyes of neovascular AMD patients across two multicenter trials, with grading conducted at the Vienna Reading Center. Using a validated AI tool (RetInSight Fluid Monitor Version 2), we localized and quantified retinal fluid. Kappa coefficients for agreement between FA and OCT MNV types were 0.58 [0.52; 0.64] (type 1/occult), 0.46 [0.38; 0.55] (type 2/classic), and 0.53 [0.44; 0.62] (type 3/RAP). Significant differences in the volumes of intraretinal fluid (IRF), subretinal fluid (SRF), and pigment epithelial detachment (PED) were noted among MNV types (p < 0.0001). Pairwise comparisons revealed significant differences in IRF volumes across all lesion types except type 2 versus mixed type, in SRF between type 3 and other types, and in PED between type 2 and other lesions. In conclusion, there was moderate agreement between FA and OCT classifications, and notable differences in fluid distribution among OCT types, suggesting potential for AI-guided MNV recognition in clinical settings.

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Choroidal NeovascularizationFluorescein AngiographyMacular DegenerationTomography, Optical CoherenceAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSubretinal FluidAMDArtificial intelligenceCNV lesion typeFAMNV lesion typeOCT

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PMID39910178
PMCPMC11799165

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