Rizwan A Cheema, Ravi Gandhewar, Elias Kehdi.
Barrier laser photocoagulation for recurrent retinal detachment
Pak J Med Sci Oct - Dec 2007;23(5):941-5.
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Objective: To describe results of barrier laser photocoagulation in preventing progression of recurrent retinal detachment. Methodology: Prospective review of five patients with recurrent retinal detachment confined to the peripheral inferior retina. Three rows of barrier argon laser photocoagulation of moderate intensity white burns were performed. Patients were observed carefully after laser photocoagulation for signs of progression of retinal detachment beyond the barrier laser confines. Results: Barrier laser photocoagulation was successful in limiting the progression of retinal detachment in all cases during follow-up period (average 34.4 months), and maintaining good central visual acuity. Conclusion: Barrier laser photocoagulation can be useful in preventing progression of recurrent retinal detachment in selected patients.

Category: Eye
Keywords: Retinal Detachment. Vitreoretinopathy. Photocoagulation.

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