Photocoagulation of disciform macular lesions with krypton laser.

A study of laser photocoagulation for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.

PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of laser photocoagulation for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) involving the macula. METHODS The records of 38 patients (47 eyes) undergoing laser photocoagulation for PCV causing serosanguineous detachment involving the fovea were reviewed and the results were evaluated. Ten eyes underwent photocoagulation to induce a fusion scar covering whole lesions...

Predilection of the macular region to high incidence of choroidal neovascularization after intense laser photocoagulation in the monkey.

OBJECTIVE To determine the key factors for creating a high incidence model of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in the monkey. METHODS Intense laser photocoagulation was performed in 8 eyes of 4 monkeys using krypton red and green-yellow and Alcon frequency-doubled diode ophthalmic lasers. Eight to 13 lesions were delivered to an area between the temporal vascular arcades in each eye. Develo...

Management of significant reactivation of old disciform scars in wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

BACKGROUND Fibrotic disciform scars represent the end-stage of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ophthalmologists tend not to treat them. However, reactivation can occur resulting in further worsening of patients. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical outcomes of 10 patients with disciform scars from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that have subsequently reactiva...

Treatment of senile disciform macular degeneration: a single-blind randomised trial by argon laser photocoagulation. The Moorfields Macular Study Group.

Photocoagulation of choroidal neovascular membranes with a diode laser.

Nine eyes with parafoveal choroidal neovascular membranes due to age-related macular degeneration or angioid streaks were treated with a diode laser and were followed up to 40 weeks (mean 26 weeks). Angiographically proved closure of the membrane was achieved in seven eyes. Four lesions needed a second treatment for growth of subretinal neovascular tissue. Post-treatment visual acuity ranged fr...