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  • Title: Microwave diathermy of the retina and choroid.
    Author: Finger PT, Svitra PP, McCormick SA, Presser A.
    Journal: Arch Ophthalmol; 1993 Feb; 111(2):254-8. PubMed ID: 8431165.
    Abstract:
    Microwaves were used to induce chorioretinal scar formation in normal rabbit eyes. We have developed a directional 6.8-gigahertz microwave applicator with a rectangular aperture. It was designed to mimic the shape and function of a T-shaped scleral depressor. For treatment, the applicator was placed on the conjunctiva over the sclera. Then, indentation was used to visualize probe placement during indirect ophthalmoscopy. Thermocouple-controlled heating was initiated such that conjunctival temperatures in a range of 51 degrees C to 65 degrees C were induced for 10 seconds per treatment. We found that treatment at temperatures of 51 degrees C or 52 degrees C for 10 seconds produced circular areas of acute retinal whitening. From these microwave-induced lesions, there evolved chorioretinal attenuation with and without evidence of retinal pigment epithelial hyperplasia. No evidence of scleral damage was noted at these thermal doses.
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