Uveal effusion following pan-retinal photocoagulation.
Uveal effusion combined with nonrhegmatogenous retinal detachment is presented as a complication of pan-retinal photocoagulation in diabetic patients. This complication is believed to be a direct effect of photocoagulation on the choroidal vasculature. The mechanism is postulated to be secondary to photocoagulation-induced choroiditis, choroidal vascular occlusion, or a combination of the two. Corticosteroid therapy is recommended as being effective in resolving the choroidal effusion.
D002829:Choroid; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014603:Uveal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014794:Visual Fields