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. 2008 Feb;22(2):214-8.
doi: 10.1038/sj.eye.6702574. Epub 2006 Sep 1.

Long-term results of Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage owing to Valsalva retinopathy

A H Durukan  1 , H Kerimoglu, C Erdurman, A Demirel, S Karagul
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Long-term results of Nd:YAG laser treatment for premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage owing to Valsalva retinopathy

A H Durukan et al. Eye (Lond). 2008 Feb.

Abstract

Aims: Valsalva retinopathy produces sudden visual loss, which may be prolonged if untreated. Nd:YAG laser enables rapid diffusion of premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage. This study was performed to assess the long-term results and safety of Nd:YAG laser treatment in cases with Valsalva retinopathy.

Methods: Sixteen patients had Nd:YAG laser treatment to drain premacular haemorrhage. The follow-up period was 24 months.

Results: All eyes had marked clearing of haemorrhage and immediate improvement of vision following laser treatment. In 14 eyes visual acuity improved to 20/20 level at the end of the first week and the remaining two patients achieved 20/20 level within 1 month. No patient had evidence of retinal or choroidal damage.

Conclusion: Nd:YAG laser treatment for Valsalva retinopathy is an effective, non-invasive, and safe procedure for patients with a premacular subhyaloid haemorrhage larger than 3 disc diameter and no longer than 3 weeks of duration.

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