[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: C Haritoglou, A Wolf, M W Ulbig
• Journal: Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft (Ophthalmologe) Vol. 107 Issue 5 Pg. 465-7 (May 2010) ISSN: 1433-0423 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Laserembolektomie bei Zentralarterienverschluss.
• PMID: 20024564 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Embolectomy (methods)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy (methods)
• Male
• Retinal Artery Occlusion (diagnosis, surgery)
• Treatment Outcome