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. 1978 Winter;18(4):121-31.

Photocoagulation in diabetic retinopathy: III. Complications

C Townsend, A M Hamilton, H Cheng
  • PMID: 721380

Photocoagulation in diabetic retinopathy: III. Complications

C Townsend et al. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 1978 Winter.

Abstract

We have reviewed the unwanted effects that follow the treatment of diabetic retinopathy with photocoagulation. Complications are uncommon, and those side effects that occur regularly are acceptable in relation to the benefits to be gained from treatment.

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