Photocoagulation for peripheral neovascularisation in diabetes

A study of 90 eyes in 72 diabetic patients with peripheral retinal neovascularisation treated by photocoagulation indicated that the subsequent development of further peripheral or disc new vessels is infrequent if panretinal photocoagulation is the initial treatment procedure. Focal or sectorial tr...

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 1985-03, Vol.69 (3), p.157-161
Main Authors: Inglesby, D. V., Turner, G. S., Schulenburg, W. E., Kohner, E. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Associated diseases and complications
Biological and medical sciences
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes. Impaired glucose tolerance
Endocrine pancreas. Apud cells (diseases)
Endocrinopathies
Female
Humans
Laser Therapy
Light Coagulation
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neovascularization, Pathologic
Retina - blood supply
Retina - surgery
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Summary:A study of 90 eyes in 72 diabetic patients with peripheral retinal neovascularisation treated by photocoagulation indicated that the subsequent development of further peripheral or disc new vessels is infrequent if panretinal photocoagulation is the initial treatment procedure. Focal or sectorial treatment may be considered only if a small area of neovascularisation is present initially and provided regular follow-up can be guaranteed.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.69.3.157