Experimental Argon Laser Photocoagulation: III. Relative Dangers of Immediate vs Delayed Retreatment

David J. Apple; George J. Wyhinny; Morton F. Goldberg; James W. Bizzell; John P. Broderson

doi:10.1001/archopht.1976.03910030157015

Experimental Argon Laser Photocoagulation: III. Relative Dangers of Immediate vs Delayed Retreatment

David J. Apple, George J. Wyhinny, Morton F. Goldberg, James W. Bizzell, John P. Broderson

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Abstract

Monkey retinas were studied histopathologically to assess the relative effects of immediate versus delayed repetitive photocoagulation with the argon laser. Immediate retreatment adds relatively little damage to that created in the retinal nerve fiber layer by the initial photocoagulation. Delayed retreatment increases destruction of all retinal layers, including the nerve fiber layer, and also increases the chance of inducing hemorrhage. When argon laser retreatment of a retinal locus is necessary, it is much safer to do so immediately (within a few hours) rather than after days or weeks.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	309-312
Number of pages	4
Journal	Archives of ophthalmology
Volume	94
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1976.03910030157015
State	Published - Feb 1976
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Argon laser
delayed retreatment
immediate retreatment
multiple photocoagulations
photocoagulation

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Ophthalmology

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