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Comparative estimation of laser coagulation efficiency in macular and microphotocoagulation of high density in diabetic maculopathy treatment
- Authors: Kotsur T.V1, Izmaylov A.S1
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- Eye Microsurgery named after academician S.N. Fyodorov, St Petersburg Branch
- Issue: Vol 9, No 4 (2016)
- Pages: 43-45
- Section: Articles
- Submitted: 08.02.2017
- Published: 15.12.2016
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/ov/article/view/6007
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/OV9443-45
- ID: 6007
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Abstract
Subthreshold microphotocoagulation leads to the development of barely visible or invisible retinal burns. It has also been shown to be effective in macular edema treatment without any side effects that are inherent to the ETDRS method (atrophy of retinal pigment epithelium and choroid and decreased retinal sensitivity). Microphotocoagulation efficacy may be increased by high-density laser applications; however, publications drawing attention to this matter are rare in modern literature.
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Tat’yana V Kotsur
Eye Microsurgery named after academician S.N. Fyodorov, St Petersburg Branch
Author for correspondence.
Email: tatiana781@yandex.ru
MD, PhD, ophthalmologist. Laser microsurgery and fluorescent angiography department
Russian FederationAleksandr S Izmaylov
Eye Microsurgery named after academician S.N. Fyodorov, St Petersburg Branch
Email: 061@mail.ru
doctor of medical science, MD of highest qualification, head of laser surgery department
Russian FederationReferences
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