Demarcation Laser Photocoagulation for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: Outcomes in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients.

IF 0.5 Q4 OPHTHALMOLOGY

Case Reports in Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2025-01-22 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1159/000543240

Jeffrey A Brown, Louis Z Cai, Jesse D Sengillo, James Lin, Harry W Flynn

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Abstract

Introduction: Demarcation laser photocoagulation (DLP) is an infrequently utilized modality for limited retinal detachments. The current study, a retrospective consecutive case series, reviewed anatomic and visual outcomes in these patients at a single academic center.

Case presentations: A search of the electronic medical record identified 10 eyes of 10 patients. Five of the 10 patients were asymptomatic at the time of initial treatment. Five patients had symptoms corresponding to retinal detachment. The asymptomatic patients remained stable without progression at the last follow-up (range 1-8 years). In 2 of 5 symptomatic patients, the retinal detachment progressed through the laser demarcation and, subsequently, underwent vitreoretinal surgery. At the last follow-up, the retina was attached in all five symptomatic patients.

Conclusion: In this small series of patients undergoing DLP, the retina remained stable in asymptomatic patients but the retinal detachment progressed through the laser demarcation in the majority of symptomatic patients.

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Case Reports in Ophthalmology OPHTHALMOLOGY-

CiteScore

0.90

自引率

0.00%

发文量

129

审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： This peer-reviewed online-only journal publishes original case reports covering the entire spectrum of ophthalmology, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, toxicities of therapy, supportive care, quality-of-life, and survivorship issues. The submission of negative results is strongly encouraged. The journal will also accept case reports dealing with the use of novel technologies, both in the arena of diagnosis and treatment. Supplementary material is welcomed. The intent of the journal is to provide clinicians and researchers with a tool to disseminate their personal experiences to a wider public as well as to review interesting cases encountered by colleagues all over the world. Universally used terms can be searched across the entire growing collection of case reports, further facilitating the retrieval of specific information. Following the open access principle, the entire contents can be retrieved at no charge, guaranteeing easy access to this valuable source of anecdotal information at all times.