neovascularization
Abnormal New Vessel Growth
Plain-language definition
Formation of new, abnormal blood vessels in response to oxygen deprivation. These fragile vessels leak and bleed, worsening diabetic retinopathy and wet AMD.
Where this term comes up
“Major complications include vitreous hemorrhage, tractional retinal detachment, and neovascular glaucoma.”
Condition · Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)
“PRP can reduce some night or peripheral vision, but it lowers the risk of vitreous bleeding, traction, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.”
Treatment · Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP)
“Neovascularization: abnormal blood vessels (serious)”
Test · Gonioscopy
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- neovascular
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- macula
Central Retina
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
- anti-VEGF
Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- choroid
Vascular Layer Behind Retina
- fluorescein
Yellow Eye Dye
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.