[Laser treatment of macular subretinal neovascularization in angioid streaks].

Abstract

The authors examined 17 eyes with macular subretinal neovascularization in angioid streaks treated by direct laser photocoagulation. Two eyes were treated with dye laser (590 nm), two with blue-green argon, three with green argon and ten with red krypton laser. At twelve-month follow-up, the visual acuity was of 0.21, a statistically significant decrease respect to the presenting vision. Poor functional results are due to the frequent recurrences of neovascularization.

• Authors: A Pece, P Avanza, F Zorgno, A Chizzoli, F Camesasca, R Brancato
• Journal: Journal francais d'ophtalmologie (J Fr Ophtalmol) Vol. 12 Issue 10 Pg. 687-9 ( 1989) ISSN: 0181-5512 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Photocoagulation au laser des néovaisseaux sous-rétiniens maculaires survenant au cours des stries angioïdes.
• PMID: 2638368 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Angioid Streaks (complications)
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Light Coagulation
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retinal Neovascularization (etiology, surgery)
• Retrospective Studies