title: Subretinal neovascularization after focal argon laser for diabetic macular edema.
abstract: The authors reviewed four cases of iatrogenic subretinal neovascularization after focal argon green photocoagulation for clinically significant diabetic macular edema. An inappropriate combination of small spot size with a high-power setting is the common feature in each case of iatrogenic subretinal neovascularization. Close follow-up with fluorescein angiography is used to identify iatrogenic subretinal neovascularization at an early, treatable stage. All four patients responded favorably to laser photocoagulation of the subretinal neovascular membrane.
authors: Division of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH.
authors: M P
authors: MP
authors: Varley
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Frank
authors: E W
authors: EW
authors: Purnell
mesh_terms: D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply*; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004487:Edema / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity