Micropulse laser in the treatment of diabetic macular edema.
The micropulse laser is a new development in laser therapy. Micropulsing is frequent short pulses of subthreshold intensity applied to retinal lesions. It has been shown to be effective in diabetic macular edema, branch vein occlusion, and drusen. Although the initial landmark studies showed it to be effective, the exact parameters have not been established. This article illustrates the current state of its use.
Stanga
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Department of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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Hamilton
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D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004596:Electroretinography; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D058609:Visual Field Tests