Indirect diode laser treatment for stage 3 retinopathy of prematurity.
Eight infants with stage 3+ retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) were treated using the diode laser through a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. Two infants with zone I disease were treated prethreshold as soon as the signs of plus disease developed. Successful regression was achieved in all cases, though 3 infants required repeat treatment. All infants were followed up for a minimum of 3 months. Keeler acuity scores were in the normal range in 4 of the 8 infants.
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Regional Neonatal Unit, Maternity Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity