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[Dark adaptation after pan-retinal photocoagulation (author's transl)]
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Dark adaptation was studied in patients before and after pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP). Over 35% of eyes showed abnormal dark adaptation following PRP treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Visual Physiology
Context:
- Pan retinal photocoagulation (PRP) is a common treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
- Assessing visual function post-PRP is crucial for patient management.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effect of pan retinal photocoagulation on dark adaptation.
- To quantify the incidence of abnormal dark adaptation after PRP.
Summary:
- Dark adaptation was assessed in 73 eyes from 50 patients before and after PRP.
- Abnormal dark adaptation was observed in 23 out of 73 eyes (35.6%) post-PRP.
Impact:
- Findings suggest PRP may negatively impact retinal function, specifically dark adaptation.
- Highlights the need for monitoring visual function in patients undergoing PRP.