Authors
Krylova I. A.
1
Goydin A. P.
12
Fabrikantov O. L.
12
1 - The Academician S.N. Fyodorov FSÀI IRTC «Eye Microsurgery» Tambov branch, 392000, Tambov, Russian Federation. E-mail naukatmb@mail.ru
2 - The Medical Faculty of the Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin, Tambov, Russian Federation.
Abstract
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of subthreshold micropulse laser treatment and standard threshold grid laser coagulation. Material and methods: Laser treatment using the methods of subthreshold micropulse laser influence and standard threshold grid laser coagulation was performed in 20 patients. Results: The results were assessed according to the dynamics of best-corrected visual acuity and central retinal thickness. We observed the reduction of edema height and increase in visual acuity within six months treating by threshold grid laser coagulation, Micropulse laser influence was effective up to three months only. Conclusion: Threshold grid laser coagulation has a more prolonged effect (up to 6 months) for improving visual acuity and reducing retinal thickness in the macular. Micropulse threshold laser influence is a more gentle method and effective up to three months only, then the repeated courses of laser treatment are needed.
Key words
diabetic macular edema, subthreshold micropulse laser influence, threshold grid laser coagulation, optical coherence tomography
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