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Title: Accidental Nd:YAG laser-induced choroidal neovascularization. Author: Ying HS, Symons RC, Lin KL, Solomon SD, Gehlbach PL. Journal: Lasers Surg Med; 2008 Apr; 40(4):240-2. PubMed ID: 18412221. Abstract: BACKGROUND: There are few reports in the literature to describe the natural history of an occupational Nd:YAG laser-induced retinal injury. METHODS: The chronological response to a Nd:YAG laser-induced injury was studied in a 48-year-old male using the techniques of color fundus photography, fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography. When he developed choroidal neovascularization his response to photodynamic therapy with verteporfin was recorded. RESULTS: The patient initially developed a macular hole, which spontaneously closed. Three months after the injury a choroidal neovascular membrane developed. This stabilized after the use of photodynamic therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical closure of Nd:YAG induced macular holes should be delayed to allow spontaneous closure. Photodynamic therapy was successful in treating choroidal neovascularization in this case.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]