Argon laser photoablation of conjunctival pigmented nevus.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of an argon laser in the ablation of benign conjunctival pigmented nevi.


METHODS
Interventional case series.


METHODS
We conducted argon laser ablations for conjunctival pigmented nevus in 30 eyes of 28 patients. Laser ablation was applied directly to the conjunctival pigmented nevus in all patients. All patients were followed up over a period of 12 months.


RESULTS
In all patients, the conjunctival lesions to which the argon laser was applied disappeared almost completely within two days after treatment. No recurrence of lesions was detected in any patient during the follow-up period, nor were any conjunctival scars or conjunctival injections.


CONCLUSIONS
The argon-laser ablation of conjunctival pigmented nevi uniformaly resulted in excellent clinical outcomes. Therefore, this study concludes that argon laser ablation is a safe and effective modality for the treatment of benign conjunctival nevi, and this method could replace the classical surgical procedure.
Kwon
Ji-Won
JW
Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jeoung
Jin Wook
JW
Kim
Tae-Im
TI
Lee
Jin Hak
JH
Wee
Won Ryang
WR
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*