Subthreshold laser treatment in retinal diseases: a mini review.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
; 262(7): 2337-2344, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To summarize the mechanism and the clinical applications of subthreshold laser (STL) in retinal practice. Subthreshold or "non-destructive" laser includes all types of laser treatments that produce minimal or no damage to the tissues and no visible signs after application.METHODS:
A descriptive review of articles from literature databases (PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science) published before August 2023, which discuss current STL treatments of retinal diseases.RESULTS:
This review provides evidence for STL as a treatment option for central serous chorioretinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, and other maculopathies. In most published reports, STL has shown a therapeutic effect without damage to the underlying tissue.CONCLUSION:
Subthreshold laser treatment has shown safety and efficacy in the management of some retinal and macular diseases. Stimulation of the retinal pigment epithelium without destroying adjacent neuroretina has been shown to be sufficient in inducing retinal repair in many clinical cases. Recent research and clinical studies continue to explore the mechanisms and improving therapeutic benefits of this technology as well as extend the range of retinal disorders treatable by this modality.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Retinianas
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Fotocoagulação a Laser
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Polônia