[Laser therapy of diabetic changes in the posterior pole of the eye. Early observations]

Presented are the results of treatment of diabetic changes at the posterior pole by argon laser. Among 26 eyes in which the "macular grid" technique was used an improvement or stabilization of vision was attained in 14 eyes, 12 remaining eyes showing deterioration. The anatomical condition improved or it was stabilized in 24 eyes. Focused laser therapy after fluoresceine angiography was used in 15 eyes; improvement or stabilization of the visual acuity was achieved in 12 eyes, deterioration was observed in 3 eyes. The anatomical condition improved or was stabilized in all the 15 eyes. The period of observation amounted 6 months.