title: [Photocoagulation for central vein occlusion (author's transl)].
abstract: 27 patients with fully developed central vein occlusion were treated by means of photocoagulation. In all cases, a relatively quick regression of retinal hemorrhage and retinal edema occurred, as well as an extensive nomalisation of the caliber of the veins. In over 1/3 of cases, improvement of visual acuity could be achieved; acuity decreased in 1/3 of cases because of macula alterations (fibrosis, cystic edema, pigmentary dystrophy). The results, however, showed a general improvement as compared to disease courses left untreated. None of the patients developed secondary glaucoma during case control which can be assessed as the most significant result of photocoagulation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001128:Argon; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012169:Retinal Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014978:Xenon
chemical_list: D014978:Xenon; D001128:Argon
vernacular_title: Lichtkoagulation bei Zentralvenenverschluss.