Nd:YAG laser posterior hyaloidotomy in subhyaloid hemorrhage.
Subhyaloid hemorrhage is usually a benign condition that generally improves spontaneously and rarely causes visual loss. However, because subhyaloid hemorrhage may be associated with permanent macular changes before it spontaneously resolves, posterior Nd:YAG hyaloidotomy may be indicated in selected patients. We performed Q-switched Nd:YAG laser posterior hyaloidotomy via the transcorneal route in two cases of subhyaloid hemorrhage. The hemorrhage instantaneously drained into the vitreous cavity, resulting in a dramatic increase in visual acuity.
Department of Ophthalmology, Dokuz Eylül University, School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
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Kaynak
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Eryildirim
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Kaynak
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Durak
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Saatçi
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Eryildirim
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Ozcan
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*