[Comparison of laser treatment of patients with the replace with "computer-based laser" between experienced and unexperienced operators]. / Vergleich der laserbehandlung mit einem computergestützten lasersystem durch einen erfahrenen versus einen unerfahrenen behandelnden arzt.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare individual accuracy and speed of laser application using the Navilas laser system in patients with diabetic and vascular macular oedema. METHODS: The Navilas laser system was used by an experienced retina specialist and a relatively inexperienced ophthalmologist. Obtained results were retrospectively assessed with regard to precision and speed of laser application. RESULTS: Precision of laser therapy was quite similar, 88 % and 84 % for experienced and inexperienced operators, respectively. The treatment procedure took on average 5.5 minutes and 5.34 minutes for experienced and inexperienced operators, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Precision and duration of therapy using the Navilas laser system do not seem to be correlated with the individual experience of the treating physician.