Short‐pulse duration retinal lasers: a review
Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 2016•Wiley Online Library
The development of lasers for biological use was an important medical advance in the 20th
century with numerous evidence‐based therapeutic applications to retinal disease,
including capillary leakage at the macula. Although the role of photocoagulative laser in the
treatment of macular oedema has diminished, there is evidence for a modified role in clinical
management, particularly for extrafoveal leakage. Additionally, it may reduce the frequency
of required intravitreal injections and assist in visual stabilization when used as an adjunct …
century with numerous evidence‐based therapeutic applications to retinal disease,
including capillary leakage at the macula. Although the role of photocoagulative laser in the
treatment of macular oedema has diminished, there is evidence for a modified role in clinical
management, particularly for extrafoveal leakage. Additionally, it may reduce the frequency
of required intravitreal injections and assist in visual stabilization when used as an adjunct …
Abstract
The development of lasers for biological use was an important medical advance in the 20th century with numerous evidence‐based therapeutic applications to retinal disease, including capillary leakage at the macula. Although the role of photocoagulative laser in the treatment of macular oedema has diminished, there is evidence for a modified role in clinical management, particularly for extrafoveal leakage. Additionally, it may reduce the frequency of required intravitreal injections and assist in visual stabilization when used as an adjunct. The tissue destructive effect of photocoagulative lasers has motivated the development of safer macular lasers and the search for novel therapeutic applications, including treatment of drusen and regeneration of dysfunctional retinal pigment epithelium.
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