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Grid photocoagulation improves reading ability in diffuse diabetic macular oedema.

E I McNaught1, W S Foulds, D Allan

  • 1Law Hospital, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1988
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Argon laser grid photocoagulation for diabetic macular edema did not improve distance vision. However, this treatment significantly enhanced reading ability in patients with diabetes.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Diabetology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Diabetic macular edema is a leading cause of vision loss in diabetic patients.
  • Diffuse diabetic macular edema (DME) poses a significant challenge in visual function, impacting daily activities.
  • Current treatment options for DME aim to preserve or improve visual acuity and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of perifoveal blue/green Argon 'grid' laser photocoagulation in patients with diffuse diabetic macular edema.
  • To assess the impact of this treatment on both distance visual acuity and reading ability.
  • To determine the long-term outcomes of Argon laser treatment for DME over a one and two-year follow-up period.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-eight patients diagnosed with diffuse diabetic macular edema were enrolled.

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  • Treatment involved perifoveal blue/green Argon 'grid' laser photocoagulation.
  • Clinical assessments were complemented by serial fluorescein angiography, with follow-up at one and two years.

    • Main Results:

    • Statistical analysis revealed no significant improvement in distance visual acuity after treatment.
    • A clear and significant benefit was observed in the reading ability of the treated patients.
    • Long-term follow-up data in 29 patients corroborated these findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Perifoveal blue/green Argon 'grid' laser photocoagulation is not effective in improving distance visual acuity in diffuse diabetic macular edema.
    • This therapeutic approach demonstrates a beneficial effect on reading ability, suggesting functional visual improvement.
    • Argon laser grid photocoagulation may be a valuable option for patients experiencing reading difficulties due to diabetic macular edema.