Micropulse Laser in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema

The micropulse laser is a new development in laser therapy. Micropulsing is frequent short pulses of sub-threshold intensity applied to retinal lesions. It has been shown to be effective in diabetic macular edema, branch vein occlusion, and drusen. Although the initial landmark studies showed it to...

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Published in:	Seminars in ophthalmology Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 210 - 213
Main Authors:	Stanga, P. E., Reck, A. C., Hamilton, A. M. P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Informa UK Ltd 1999 Taylor & Francis
Subjects:	Diabetic Retinopathy - diagnosis Diabetic Retinopathy - physiopathology Diabetic Retinopathy - surgery Electroretinography Fluorescein Angiography Fundus Oculi Humans Laser Coagulation - methods Macular Edema - diagnosis Macular Edema - physiopathology Macular Edema - surgery Ophthalmoscopy Treatment Outcome Visual Acuity Visual Field Tests
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Summary:	The micropulse laser is a new development in laser therapy. Micropulsing is frequent short pulses of sub-threshold intensity applied to retinal lesions. It has been shown to be effective in diabetic macular edema, branch vein occlusion, and drusen. Although the initial landmark studies showed it to be effective, the exact parameters have not been established. This article illustrates the current state of its use.
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ISSN:	0882-0538 1744-5205
DOI:	10.3109/08820539909069539