Evaluation of verteporfin pharmakokinetics – redefining the need of photosensitizers in ophthalmology

Introduction: The benzoporphyrine derivative verteporfin has lost its importance to the treatment of the most frequent neovascular eye diseases. Nevertheless, it is still mandatory to define the remaining applications, role, and potential of verteporfin in ocular photodynamic therapy (PDT), including the dosages of administration, effectiveness, and safety profile.