Treatment of radiation retinopathy.
A case of radiation induced retinopathy with neovascularisation arising from the optic disc and retina was treated with panretinal argon laser photocoagulation. Complete regression of the new vessels was observed within 2 weeks of therapy. The pathogenesis of neovascularisation in this condition is discussed.
D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*