Diode laser photocoagulation for diabetic macular oedema.
Br J Ophthalmol
; 79(4): 318-21, 1995 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
This study aimed to investigate whether diode laser irradiation, which is poorly absorbed by haemoglobin, can induce closure of leaking retinal microvascular lesions in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema.METHODS:
Thirty three eyes with clinically significant diabetic macular oedema were treated with a diode laser. Fundus evaluation before and after treatment included visual acuity, stereoscopic biomicroscopy, colour photographs, and fluorescein angiography.RESULTS:
At a mean period of review of 6 months macular oedema had completely or partially resolved in 27 eyes. Visual acuity improved in three, deteriorated in one, and was unchanged in 29 eyes.CONCLUSION:
Preliminary data suggest that diode laser therapy induces closure of leaking retinal microaneurysms and is effective in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema.
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Assunto principal:
Fotocoagulação a Laser
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Retinopatia Diabética
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Degeneração Macular
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
1995
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Article