Krypton laser for proliferative diabetic retinopathy: the Krypton Argon Regression of Neovascularization Study.
The Krypton Argon Regression of Neovascularization Study (KARNS) is a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial designed to determine the efficacy of red krypton laser photocoagulation in the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Singerman
L J
LJ
Retina Associates of Cleveland, Retinal Laboratory, Ohio 44122.
Ferris
F L
FL
Mowery
R P
RP
Brucker
A J
AJ
Murphy
R P
RP
Lerner
B C
BC
Mincey
G J
GJ
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D008028:Light Coagulation; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic; D011897:Random Allocation; D012160:Retina / Q000098:blood supply