Scatter photocoagulation for choroidovitreal neovascularization.
Two patients developed choroidovitreal neovascularization subsequent to intense, repeated photocoagulation of a choroidal melanoma. Scatter photocoagulation to the ischemic zone of peripheral retina resulted in prompt, sustained regression of the new vessels. Scatter photocoagulation should be considered as a therapeutic alternative to focal ablative photocoagulation for patients who develop choroidovitreal neovascularization.
D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply*; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000098:blood supply*