Ophthalmology in China 1993;0(01):-

Laser panretinal photocoagulation for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy

Yanqi WANG

Keywords

diabetic retinopathy/surgery; Retina/surgery; Laser/therapeutic use

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

213 eyes (138 cases)with diabetic retinopathy (DR) were treated with laser panretinal photoeoagulation(PRP)and followed up for 3～72 months, during which time the visual acuity improved in 70 eyes (32.9％), remained unaltered in 77 eyes(36.1％), and diminished in 66 eyes (31％). The results indicated that PRP for the treatment of DR was effective and safe, with few complications. Factors affecting performance of the technique and visual prognosis were discussed.