Laser embolectomy for central retinal artery occlusion

C. Haritoglou; A. Wolf; M. W. Ulbig

doi:10.1007/s00347-009-2078-y

Laser embolectomy for central retinal artery occlusion

Translated title of the contribution: Laser embolectomy for central retinal artery occlusion

C. Haritoglou, A. Wolf, M. W. Ulbig

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Abstract

We describe a case of successful Nd:YAG laser embolectomy in a patient with occlusions of the retinal artery affecting the macula and reducing visual acuity. The treatment can only be recommended in cases with a visible embolus and short duration of symptoms.

Translated title of the contribution	Laser embolectomy for central retinal artery occlusion
Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	465-467
Number of pages	3
Journal	Ophthalmologe
Volume	107
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-009-2078-y
State	Published - May 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Arterial retinal vascular occlusion
Laser embolectomy
Nd:YAG-Laser

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