Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Panretinal laser photocoagulation therapy for diabetic retinopathy: practical procedures
Publication details
Mrs N Kayali, Miss S Patra
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 3, p.27 (123Doc Education, London, March 2013)
Abstract
Pan-retinal laser photocoagulation (PRP) is a procedure in which laser burns are placed over the peripheral retina, sparing the central macula. It is the gold standard treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), an advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy characterised by the development of retinal neovascularisation (1,2). PDR is very often asymptomatic and patients may retain good vision despite existing retinopathy hence the need for regular annual photographic screening. PRP has been shown to reduce the risk of severe visual loss by 50% in patients with PDR (2,3). This article demonstrates the use of PRP laser therapy in the clinical setting of a rare case of severe and extensive PDR.
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Authors
Mrs N Kayali
Whipps Cross, University Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust
Miss S Patra
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Whipps Cross, University Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust
London E11 1NR
eshnac@btinternet.com
References
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3. Diabetic Retinopathy Study Research Group. Photocoagulation treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Clinical application of Diabetic Retinopathy Study (DRS) findings (DRS Report Number 8). Ophthalmology 1981;88:583–600.
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7. Guidance on the safe use of lasers, IPL and LEDs. http://www.mhra.gov. uk/Publications/Safetyguidance/DeviceBulletins/CON014775
8. Guidelines for Diabetic Retinopathy 2012 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/page.asp section=451§ionTitle=Clinical Guidelines
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