Fifteen year review of treated cases of retinal angiomatosis.

Abstract

This study describes the experience of the Wills Eye Hospital Retina Service in the treatment of 125 eyes with retinal angiomatosis, with follow-up ranging from 1 to 15 years. The results of several treatment modalities are compared. In lesions smaller than 2.5 DD, xenon arc photocoagulation, argon laser photocoagulation, and cryotherapy all appear to be effective in eradicating the tumor and salvaging useful visual acuity. For lesions larger than 2.5 DD, cryotherapy appeared to offer the best results. The advantages and disadvantages of the various treatment modalities are discussed.

• Authors: W H Annesley Jr, B C Leonard, J A Shields, W S Tasman
• Journal: Transactions. Section on Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (Trans Sect Ophthalmol Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol) 1977 May-Jun Vol. 83 Issue 3 Pt 1 Pg. OP446-53 ISSN: 0161-6978 [Print] United States
• PMID: 888257 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Argon

Topics

• Adult
• Angiomatosis (therapy)
• Argon
• Cryosurgery
• Eye Neoplasms (therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Lasers
• Light Coagulation
• Male
• Retinal Diseases (therapy)