Author:
Su Zhaoan,Tong Luyao,He Jingliang,Wang Lijuan,Liu Jun,Fang Xiaoyun,Zhang Li
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Premacular hemorrhage is among the causes of sudden deterioration of visual acuity. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic outcomes of a new Q-switched Nd:YAG laser on premacular hemorrhage.
Methods
Retrospective, case series study of 16 eyes from 16 patients diagnosed with premacular hemorrhage, including 3 cases of Valsalva retinopathy, 8 cases of retinal macroaneurysm, 3 cases of diabetic retinopathy, 1 case of trauma-related hemorrhage and 1 case with leukemia. A 1064nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was performed to puncture the posterior hyaloid and inner limiting membrane to drain the hemorrhage.
Results
The success rate of 16 patients with premacular hemorrhage drainage was 100% in this study. Improved visual acuity was observed in each patient.
Conclusions
In this case series of 16 patients, the new Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was successful in draining premacular hemorrhage with no serious complications.
Funder
Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Ophthalmology,General Medicine