To report the visual acuity and clinical outcomes of a pilot study of subthreshold diode micropulse (SDM) panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) for treatment of diabetic retinopathy. A retrospective chart ...

Dr. Lowenstein answers the question: 'Laser Photocoagulation For Retinopathy?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is laser photocoagulation, when is it used to treat diabetic retinopathy and what ...

A 26-year-old male type I diabetic was referred to the eye clinic. He had a stroke causing a right homonymous haemianopia when he was 15 years old (Figure 1). On examination he had disc ...

Prophylactic argon laser photocoagulation should be used in myopic patients with retinal tears or breaks before those patients undergo LASIK, a study suggests. The authors contend that repairing the ...

Launched in 2005, the Vitra 532 nm laser revolutionized the principles of retinal photocoagulation. Small, handy and practical, the laser quickly won over the ophthalmological community. 532 nm laser: ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

There is no increased risk of tractional retinal detachment (TRD) associated with anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) intravitreal injection only, compared with laser-only therapy, nor with ...

Dr. Miller answers the question: 'How Can Photocoagulation Treat AMD?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is photocoagulation, when is it used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ...

Drs. Castellarin, Fegan and Zarbin present an important case of the fibrinoid syndrome and its management. They not only review a case with typical findings, but also demonstrate that the syndrome can ...

Retinal tear treatment options include laser therapy, which is known as photocoagulation, and freezing therapy, known as cryopexy, to seal the injury. Both are safe and effective options. The retina, ...

Laser photocoagulation helps slow vision loss in people with wet age-related macular degeneration The laser seals leaking blood vessels beneath the macula to prevent further damage While it may cause ...