Panretinal photocoagulation for radiation-induced ocular ischemia

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Ophthalmic Surg.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5716304

Augsburger, J J; Roth, S E; Magargal, L E; Shields, J A

We present preliminary findings on the effectiveness of panretinal photocoagulation in preventing neovascular glaucoma in eyes with radiation-induced ocular ischemia. Our study group consisted of 20 patients who developed radiation-induced ocular ischemia following cobalt-60 plaque radiotherapy for a choroidal or ciliary body melanoma. Eleven of the 20 patients were treated by panretinal photocoagulation shortly after the diagnosis of ocular ischemia, but nine patients were left untreated. In this non-randomized study, the rate of development of neovascular glaucoma was significantly lower (p = 0.024) for the 11 photocoagulated patients than for the nine who were left untreated.

• Research Organization: Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• OSTI ID: 5716304
• Journal Information: Ophthalmic Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Ophthalmic Surg.; (United States) Vol. 18:8; ISSN OPSGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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