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 ...

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 ...

KOLOA, Hawaii – Several clinical trials in the United States and abroad have shown that drusen in eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can resolve by more than half following laser ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...