Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: a controversial disease identity with challenges and opportunities / 中华眼底病杂志

ABSTRACT

The pathogenesis of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is still controversial.More evidence of clinical and basic research is needed to distinguish PCV from an independent disease to a subtype of age-related macular degeneration.Not only that,there are also many puzzles in the diagnosis,treatment options and prognosis of PCV.In addition to these common problems,we also face a large population with risk factors,a large number of PCV patients with multiple and complex challenges in China.There is a long way to go to reduce the damage effects of PCV on visual function.To fulfil this goal,we need make full use of the huge resources of PCV patients and turn these challenges into opportunities,and contribute the improvement of diagnosis and better understanding of PCV pathogenesis.