VERTEPORFIN (VER te PORE fin) is used to treat certain eye diseases, including macular degeneration, pathologic myopia, and presumed ocular histoplasmosis. It is activated by light. This medication is given, then the eye(s) are treated with a laser light. This is called photodynamic therapy (PDT). This treatment results in a slowing of the disease and helps to maintain vision.

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