Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

Name: Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
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ISBN: 9780727909190

ISBN-10: 0727909193

ISBN-13: 9780727909190

Edition: 2nd 1996

Authors: A. M. Hamilton, M. W. Ulbig, P. Polkinghorne

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This practical text covers aspects of identification and management of diabetic retinopathy. The emphasis is on lasers and laser treatment, now established as the most effective technique. Appendices contain the European Guidelines, the St Vincent Declaration and Diabetes 2000.

Book details

List price: $123.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/16/1996
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Size: 5.81" wide x 8.83" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English






natural history and risk factors





lasers in ophthalmology


laser effects on the eye


physical parameters of lasers


method of delivery


effect of different laser parameters


Argon laser


Krypton laser


Dye laser


semiconductor diode laser


adverse effects of laser treatment


non-therapeutic side effects of photocoagulation


medium term side effects


complications of laser treatment


risk to the patient


risk to the operator


preparation of the patient and technique of laser application


problems in laser treatment


postlaser management


laser treatment after fluroescein angiography


fluroescein angiographic appearance of the laser burn





cotton wool spots


retinal oedema


hard exudates


venous abnormalities


new vessls elsewhere


new vessels on the disc (NVDs)


fibrous tissue


white vessels


retinal pigment epithelial appearance


posterior vitreous detachment





non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy





treatment of NVEs


focal and panretinal treatment


new vessles on the disc


special management considerations in patients with PDR


management of advanced PDR