CALL US MAKE A PAYMENT Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Connecticut Retina Consultants Contents Procedures/Surgeries PDT Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) PDT is a “cold laser” in which targeted laser treatment selectively treats damaged retinal blood vessels. First, a photosensitizing agent called verteporfin (VISUDYNE®) is injected through an IV line. A laser is then focused on the area of pathology within the eye to activate the verteporfin, usually sealing leaking or bleeding blood vessels. This procedure was commonplace to treat wet age-related macular degeneration,but it has now for the most part been overtaken by intravitreal injections. However, PDT may still be used for select, severe, or recalcitrant cases of macular degeneration or for select cases of central serous chorioretinopathy. Because verteporfin is activated by light, after the laser patients must remain out of the sunlight for several days to avoid severe skin sunburning. Full post-laser instructions will be discussed with you if PDT therapy is planned. INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER? Featured Services Q & A Macular Degeneration more info Dry Eyes more info Uveitis more info Retinal Detachment more info Diabetic Retinopathy more info Floaters and Flashers more info Macular Pucker more info Retinal Tear more info Scleral Buckling more info Vitrectomy more info AMD more info Intravitreal Injections more info Angiography more info CRVO more info Lattice Degeneration more info Macular Edema more info OCT more info Cryotherapy more info PVD more info Retinal Artery Occlusion more info OUR LOCATIONS Choose your preferred location 2119 Post Road 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824 203-870-6113 2440 Whitney Ave Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06518 203-248-8080 6 Woodland Road Suite 2, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-4544 46 Prince Street Suite 203, New Haven, CT 06519 203-787-6161 888 White Plains Road Suite 202, Trumbull, CT 06611 203-365-6565 111 East Ave #335, Norwalk, CT 06851 203-365-6565 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Connecticut Retina Consultants, Fairfield, CT Phone (appointments): 203-870-6113 Phone (general inquiries): 203-870-6113 Address: 2119 Post Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Hamden, CT Phone (appointments): 203-248-8080 Phone (general inquiries): 203-248-8080 Address: 2440 Whitney Ave, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06518 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Madison, CT Phone (appointments): 203-245-4544 Phone (general inquiries): 203-245-4544 Address: 6 Woodland Road, Suite 2, Madison, CT 06443 Connecticut Retina Consultants, New Haven, CT Phone (appointments): 203-787-6161 Phone (general inquiries): 203-787-6161 Address: 46 Prince Street, Suite 203, New Haven, CT 06519 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Trumbull, CT Phone (appointments): 203-365-6565 Phone (general inquiries): 203-365-6565 Address: 888 White Plains Road, Suite 202, Trumbull, CT 06611 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Norwalk, CT Phone (appointments): 203-365-6565 Phone (general inquiries): 203-365-6565 Address: 111 East Ave, #335, Norwalk, CT 06851 5/5 (4 reviews)