title: Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular hemorrhage.
abstract: The authors describe two cases of premacular hemorrhage secondary to retinal macroaneurysm, with significant loss of vision. A few low-energy bursts of ND:YAG laser were applied to perforate the anterior surface of the hemorrhage, subsequently draining the blood into the vitreous cavity. The blood gradually cleared from the vitreous, with restoration of good vision. Nd:YAG laser seems to be a safe and efficient method for treating premacular hemorrhage and should be considered as a therapeutic option.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dori
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gelfand
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Erlik
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012161:Retinal Artery; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity