title: Photocoagulation in diabetic retinopathy: III. Complications.
abstract: We have reviewed the unwanted effects that follow the treatment of diabetic retinopathy with photocoagulation. Complications are uncommon, and those side effects that occur regularly are acceptable in relation to the benefits to be gained from treatment.
mesh_terms: D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology*; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*