Stimulation of subretinal neovascularization.
In a 59-year-old woman with subretinal neovascularization associated with angioid streaks, argon photocoagulation successfully obliterated the neovascular membrane. It appeared, however, to stimulate the rapid ingrowth of other subretinal new vessels near the site of treatment.
D001128:Argon; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000601:surgery
D001128:Argon