Laser-induced choroidal neovascularization detected on optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report two cases of laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) using swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCTA) imaging in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

OBSERVATIONS:

Two patients developed CNV adjacent to laser scars, and these neovascular lesions were detected on SS-OCTA imaging. Historically, both patients had subretinal fluid associated with these lesions. Visual acuity for both patients was 20/25 in the affected eyes. Both patients were observed over multiple years with stable CNV and visual acuity.

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPORTANCE:

SS-OCTA was able to detect laser-induced CNV in a rapid and non-invasive manner. When there is no foveal involvement and excellent visual acuity, we recommend close observation since the CNV may not progress.

• Authors: Prashanth G Iyer, Philip J Rosenfeld, Harry W Flynn
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology case reports (Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep) Vol. 25 Pg. 101316 (Mar 2022) ISSN: 2451-9936 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 35128160 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2022 Published by Elsevier Inc.