Evaluation of argon laser photocoagulation of the posterior pole in oedematous diabetic retinopathy.
The authors present the results obtained in the treatment of oedematous diabetic retinopathy of 70 patients, i.e. 129 eyes. Follow-up was from 6 months to 6 years. Argon laser photocoagulation of the posterior pole is simple and without risk at the early stages of oedematous retinopathy, and has also proved to be effective in the later stages. Out of 115 eyes exhibiting oedemas of the posterior pole, 84% were stabilized or improved. The same encouraging results were obtained in the case of macular oedemas. Ideally, regular follow-up and treatment as required should prevent cystoid degeneration of the macula.
D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery