title: Nd:YAG laser photodisruption of hemorrhagic detachment of the internal limiting membrane.
abstract: We used a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser to create an opening in the internal limiting membrane in three eyes with hemorrhagic detachment of the internal limiting membrane. In all instances, after membranotomy blood was rapidly cleared from the preretinal space resulting in prompt improvement in visual acuity. No retinal injury was observed. Nd:YAG laser photodisruption may be useful in the treatment of some cases of subinternal limiting hemorrhages.
authors.affiliation: Augenklinik, University of Munich, West Germany.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Gabel
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Birngruber
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gunther-Koszka
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Puliafito
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*