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Review
. 2014 Jan;62(1):50-4.
doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.126179.

Recent developments in retinal lasers and delivery systems

Naresh Kumar Yadav, Chaitra Jayadev  1 , Anand Rajendran, Manish Nagpal
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Review

Recent developments in retinal lasers and delivery systems

Naresh Kumar Yadav et al. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Photocoagulation is the standard of care for several ocular disorders and in particular retinal conditions. Technology has offered us newer lasing mediums, wavelengths and delivery systems. Pattern scan laser in proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema allows laser treatment that is less time consuming and less painful. Now, it is possible to deliver a subthreshold micropulse laser that is above the threshold of biochemical effect but below the threshold of a visible, destructive lesion thereby preventing collateral damage. The advent of solid-state diode yellow laser allows us to treat closer to the fovea, is more effective for vascular structures and offers a more uniform effect in patients with light or irregular fundus pigmentation. Newer retinal photocoagulation options along with their advantages is discussed in this review.

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