Zastosowanie laseroterapii mikropulsowej w obrzęku plamki związanym z zakrzepem gałęzi żyły środkowej siatkówki

Abstract

It is estimated that the number of patients who each year experience the consequences of a branch retinal vein occlusion in Poland reaches 160,000 people. The part of them has an asymptomatic course, others are affected by decreased visual acuity caused by ischemia and subsequent macular edema. In confirmed cases, the intravitreal supply of the anti-VEGF preparation is recommended. Subthreshold micropulse laser therapy is a safe alternative in the early forms of macular edema in the branch retinal vein occlusion. The best therapeutic effects were achieved in patients with a time of onset not exceeding 6 months. In 5 out of 7 treated patients, an improvement in visual quality was observed after 4–8 weeks after laser treatment. Reduction of retinal thickness was noted in 6 patients. The safety and availability of micropulse laser therapy are an incentive for its use in patients with complications after branch retinal vein occlusion.