Trans-scleral diode laser photocoagulation in proliferative sickle cell retinopathy.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To demonstrate the feasibility of trans-scleral diode laser photocoagulation for the treatment of proliferative sickle cell retinopathy.

DESIGN:

Interventional case report.

INTERVENTION:

Trans-scleral diode laser scatter photocoagulation was applied to both eyes of a 30-year-old man with hemoglobin SC disease.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

Regression of retinal vascular proliferation and of dye leakage on fluorescein angiography.

RESULTS:

After coagulation, vascular proliferation receded completely. Vitreous bleeding was absorbed. There were no side effects during follow-up (22 months).

CONCLUSION:

Trans-scleral diode laser photocoagulation proved to be an effective and safe treatment in a case of proliferative sickle cell retinopathy with vitreous bleeding.

• Authors: V Seiberth
• Journal: Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) Vol. 106 Issue 9 Pg. 1828-9 (Sep 1999) ISSN: 0161-6420 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10485558 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Capillary Permeability
• Fluorescein Angiography
• Fundus Oculi
• Hemoglobin SC Disease (complications)
• Humans
• Laser Coagulation
• Male
• Retinal Neovascularization (etiology, surgery)
• Retinal Vessels (metabolism, pathology, surgery)
• Vitreous Hemorrhage (etiology, physiopathology)