Anterior segment complications of indirect diode laser in diabetic patients

[...]there is potentially a greater risk of choroidal nerve damage from the diode laser, particularly with an excessively intense burn. [...]the patient should be warned of possible effects on the anterior segment which may occur after indirect diode laser PRP.

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Published in:	British journal of ophthalmology Vol. 82; no. 12; pp. 1444 - 1444d
Main Authors:	BUCKLEY, S A, PARMAR, D N, JACKSON, H, McHUGH, J D A, HUNTER, P A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01-12-1998
Subjects:	Adult Airline security Anterior Eye Segment - injuries Cornea - innervation Diabetic Retinopathy - surgery Eye Burns - etiology Female Humans Laser Coagulation - adverse effects Lasers Letters to the Editor Passengers Pupil Radiation detectors Sensation Disorders - etiology
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Summary:	[...]there is potentially a greater risk of choroidal nerve damage from the diode laser, particularly with an excessively intense burn. [...]the patient should be warned of possible effects on the anterior segment which may occur after indirect diode laser PRP.
ISSN:	0007-1161 1468-2079
DOI:	10.1136/bjo.82.12.1444d