Open AccessRecent developments in laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Author(s) -
Sanggeon Yun,
Ron A. Adelman
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
middle east african journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0975-1599
pISSN - 0974-9233
DOI - 10.4103/0974-9233.150633
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetic retinopathy , laser , laser treatment , laser therapy , diabetic macular edema , ophthalmology , retinopathy , diabetes mellitus , optics , endocrinology , physics
Laser photocoagulation has been the mainstay of diabetic retinopathy treatment since its development in mid-20(th) century. With the advent of antivascular endothelial growth factor therapy, the role of laser therapy appeared to be diminished, however many advances in laser technology have been developed since. This review will describe recent advances in laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy including pattern scan laser, short-pulse duration and a reduced fluence laser, and navigated laser system for proliferative diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.