title: [Laser embolectomy for central retinal artery occlusion].
abstract: We describe a case of successful Nd:YAG laser embolectomy in a patient with occlusions of the retinal artery affecting the macula and reducing visual acuity. The treatment can only be recommended in cases with a visible embolus and short duration of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Augenklinik der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Mathildenstrasse 8, 80336 München, Deutschland. christos.haritoglou@med.uni-muenchen.de
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Haritoglou
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Ulbig
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017128:Embolectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome