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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2025

Quantitative characterization of types 1 and 2 macular neovascularization in neovascular age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal conbercept: an analysis utilizing optical coherence tomography angiography.

Yan-Mei Shi, Xiao Xie, Wen-Qi Wang, Xiao-Meng Yuan, Zhi-Ping Zhang, Hong-Yan Wang, Jie Meng, Ze-Hao Kong, Xia Jing, Ting-Ting Liu

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Yan-Mei ShiThe First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China.
Xiao XieThe First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China.
Wen-Qi WangThe First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China.
Xiao-Meng YuanEye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Eye Hospital), Jinan 250002, Shandong Province, China.
Zhi-Ping ZhangThe First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China.
Hong-Yan WangEye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Eye Hospital), Jinan 250002, Shandong Province, China.
Jie MengEye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Eye Hospital), Jinan 250002, Shandong Province, China.
Ze-Hao KongNational Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xia JingDepartment of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China.
Ting-Ting LiuEye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Eye Hospital), Jinan 250002, Shandong Province, China.

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Abstract

aimTo quantitatively assess central macular thickness (CMT), macular neovascularization (MNV) area, vascular tortuosity (VT), and vascular dispersion (VDisp) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), type 1 and type 2 MNV, by means of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) techniques.

methodsIn this retrospective and observational case series, patients were classified into type 1 or type 2 MNV groups. A comprehensive panel of OCT and OCTA metrics was evaluated, including CMT, MNV area, VT, and VDisp. All subjects underwent a standardized intravitreal conbercept (IVC) regimen [3+

resultsA total of 101 participants were included, with 51 patients in the type 1 MNV group (mean age 67.32±9.12y) and 50 patients in the type 2 MNV group (mean age 64.74±5.21y). The mean number of IVC injections was 3.98±1.53 for type 1 MNV and 3.73±0.81 for type 2 MNV. Both subtypes exhibited significant improvements in visual acuity, accompanied by marked reductions in CMT and MNV area (

conclusionThis study shows that conbercept treatment significantly improves visual acuity and macular structure in both type 1 and type 2 MNV with reductions in CMT and MNV area. The significant reduction in VT in type 2 MNV suggests its potential as a biomarker for disease activity. The findings imply the quantitative assessment useful for the stratification, prognostication, and personalized management of MNV in nAMD.

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age-related macular degenerationconberceptmacular neovascularizationoptical coherence tomography angiographyvessel dispersionvessel tortuosity

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PMCPMC12311457

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