Abstract |
Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy was the first intraocular treatment to provide a highly effective means for preventing visual loss in patients with diabetes. Although inherently destructive, laser treatment is remarkably effective in preventing visual loss and preserving vision long-term. This review will describe briefly the current techniques and discuss in detail the reported side-effects and potential complications of laser treatment of diabetic retinal disease.
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Authors | Emily K Deschler, Jennifer K Sun, Paolo S Silva |
Journal | Seminars in ophthalmology
(Semin Ophthalmol)
2014 Sep-Nov
Vol. 29
Issue 5-6
Pg. 290-300
ISSN: 1744-5205 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 25325854
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Diabetic Retinopathy
(surgery)
- Humans
- Laser Coagulation
(adverse effects)
- Vision Disorders
(prevention & control)
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