Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: All eyes had visual improvement within 2 weeks postoperatively. No retinal damage was seen at the site of membranotomy in any eye. No eye needed vitrectomy postoperatively during a mean follow-up duration of 18.6 months. INTERPRETATION:
Krypton laser membranotomy appears to be a safe and simple alternative procedure for treating selected cases of premacular hemorrhage. Further trials are necessary to evaluate its benefit.
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Authors | Yung-Jen Chen, His-Kung Kou |
Journal | Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie
(Can J Ophthalmol)
Vol. 39
Issue 7
Pg. 761-6
(Dec 2004)
ISSN: 0008-4182 [Print] England |
PMID | 15696766
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Basement Membrane
(surgery)
- Epiretinal Membrane
(diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
- Female
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Humans
- Krypton
- Laser Coagulation
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retinal Hemorrhage
(diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
- Safety
- Treatment Outcome
- Visual Acuity
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