A Case of Treatment of Macular Subretinal Neovascularization with the Red-Light Krypton Laser.

Kim, Jeung Wha; Song, Ho Kyun; Chung, In Hee

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1986;27(5):789-794.
Published online May 1, 1986.

A Case of Treatment of Macular Subretinal Neovascularization with the Red-Light Krypton Laser.

Jeung Wha Kim, Ho Kyun Song, In Hee Chung

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Korea Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Koroa.
²Dr. Chung's eye Clinic, Korea.

황반부 신생혈관막의 Red - Light Krypton Laser 에 의한 치험 1예

정인희(In Hee Chung),김정화(Jung Hwa Kim),송호균(Ho Kyun Song)

Abstract

A case of macular subretinal neovascular membrane was treated by red-light krypton photocoagulation. We used continuous red-light krypton laser(647.1nm) because this light is not absorbed by the hemoglobin in the retinal hemorrhage or by the macular luteal pigment(Xanthophyll). 3 weeks after treatment there was no specific change in the treated area. 6 weeks later, we found that the treated area showed some regression of subretinal neovascular membrane. After 3 monthes, the destruction of the subretinal neovascular membrane was complete, and the visual acuity was improved.