A comparative study of argon laser and krypton laser in the treatment of diabetic optic disc neovascularisation.

Abstract	A comparative study of the relative efficacy of the krypton and argon lasers in the treatment of disc new vessels in diabetic retinopathy was made. Resolution of the disc new vessels was achieved in both instances. There were clinical differences in the use and effects of the 2 lasers.
Authors	W E Schulenburg, A M Hamilton, R K Blach
Journal	The British journal of ophthalmology (Br J Ophthalmol) Vol. 63 Issue 6 Pg. 412-7 (Jun 1979) ISSN: 0007-1161 [Print] England
PMID	572699 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Chemical References	Krypton Argon
Topics	Argon Diabetic Retinopathy (surgery) Humans Krypton Laser Therapy Lasers (adverse effects) Optic Disk (blood supply, surgery) Retinal Hemorrhage (etiology) Visual Fields

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