[Assessment of the clinical and functional results of laser coagulation of retinal drusen in the central zone of the eye grounds].

Abstract

Macular drusen are known to be a major risk factor of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) of the retina. The use of laser coagulation of macular drusen to prevent the progression of a dystrophic process remains to be disputable question so far. This paper presents the clinical and functional results of laser coagulation of macular drusen in 30 patients with bilateral retinal ARMD. The routine ophthalmological study, photorecording, fluorescence angiography of the fundus of the eye, optic coherent tomography, and electrophysiological studies indicated macular drusen regression, increased visual acuity, and better electrophysiological parameters. Choriodal neovascularization and exudative complications did not develop in both the early and late follow-up periods.

• Authors: V V Neroev, V S Lysenko, A M Babaeva, I V Tsapenko
• Journal: Vestnik oftalmologii (Vestn Oftalmol) 2007 Sep-Oct Vol. 123 Issue 5 Pg. 23-5 ISSN: 0042-465X [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 18078053 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Corneal Topography
• Electroretinography
• Female
• Fluorescein Angiography
• Follow-Up Studies
• Fundus Oculi
• Humans
• Laser Coagulation (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retina (pathology, physiopathology, surgery)
• Retinal Drusen (pathology, physiopathology, surgery)
• Tomography, Optical Coherence
• Treatment Outcome
• Visual Acuity (physiology)