The technique and indications for photocoagulation in diabetic retinopathy. II. The treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
The beneficial effect of photocoagulation in diabetic retinopathy is now established (3-7, 10). Whereas the capability of providing photocoagulation is widespread, the indications and actual technqiues are poorly defined. In an earlier paper (1) we discussed the principles of photocoagulation. In this paper the detailed techniques required for the treatment of individual lesions and of different types of retinopathy will be discussed.
D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004487:Edema / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000098:blood supply; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic