Abstract
Abstract: :
Purpose:To evaluate effectiveness of micropulsed diode laser in diabetic macular edema Methods:A prospective, non randomised study was performed in 18 patients(25 eyes)with diffuse and focal macular edema.Pre and post laser assessment included visual acuity, biomicroscopy,FFA and macular perimetry.Maximum length of followup was 6 months. Results:Resolution of macular edema with stabilisation of vision occured in 24 of 25 eyes(96%). Retreatment for persistent edema was needed in only 1 out of 25 eyes(4%) Conclusion:Micropulsed laser may be an effective technique for diabetic macular edema. The photocoagulation burns are confined only to RPE, thus avoiding the non-therapeutic side effects of full thickness burns with conventional lasers.A randomised trial is underway to confirm these findings.
Keywords: 388 diabetic retinopathy • 454 laser • 460 macula/fovea