A Case of Treatment of Macular Subretinal Neovascularization with the Red-Light Krypton Laser.
- Author:
Jeung Wha KIM
1
;
Ho Kyun SONG
;
In Hee CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Korea Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Koroa.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Krypton*;
Light Coagulation;
Membranes;
Retinal Hemorrhage;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1986;27(5):789-794
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of macular subretinal neovascular membrane was treated by red-light krypton photocoagulation. We used continuous red-light krypton laser(647.1nm) because this light is not absorbed by the hemoglobin in the retinal hemorrhage or by the macular luteal pigment(Xanthophyll). 3 weeks after treatment there was no specific change in the treated area. 6 weeks later, we found that the treated area showed some regression of subretinal neovascular membrane. After 3 monthes, the destruction of the subretinal neovascular membrane was complete, and the visual acuity was improved.
