Transscleral Diode Laser Photocoagulation for Retinopathy of Prematurity: Short-term Structural Outcome.
- Author:
Hee Joon CHO
1
;
Jae Hak BAE
;
Young Wook CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Taegu Fatima Hospital, Korea. young-wook@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Transscleral Diode Laser;
Retinopathy of Prematurity
- MeSH:
Conjunctiva;
Cryotherapy;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Infant;
Lasers, Semiconductor*;
Light Coagulation*;
Postoperative Complications;
Retina;
Retinopathy of Prematurity*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2001;42(12):1697-1704
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: We observed the short-term outcome and associated complications of transscleral diode laser photocoagulation (TSDL) for acute proliferative retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) to evaluate the efficacy and safety. METHODS: 20 eyes of 10 infants with acute ROP were treated with transscleral diode laser photo-coagulation through conjunctiva by a single surgeon. Anatomical results and postoperative complications were main outcomes. Follow-up ranged from 11 to 40 weeks. RESULTS: In 1 eye (5%), there was a macular temporal dragging. In 19 eyes (95%), regression occurred after a single laser treatment with a flat retina. No significant anterior or posterior segment complications were occurred, even though there was a small amount of preretinal hemorrhage in 1 eye after laser photocoagulation. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that transscleral diode laser photocoagulation is a safe and effective alternative to cryotherapy or transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation in the treatment of ROP.
