Accidental Nd:YAG laser-induced choroidal neovascularization

Howard S. Ying; Robert C.A. Symons; Kristie L. Lin; Sharon D. Solomon; Peter L. Gehlbach

doi:10.1002/lsm.20626

Accidental Nd:YAG laser-induced choroidal neovascularization

Howard S. Ying, Robert C.A. Symons, Kristie L. Lin, Sharon D. Solomon, Peter L. Gehlbach

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	240-242
Number of pages	3
Journal	Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Volume	40
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.20626
State	Published - Apr 1 2008

Keywords

Accident
Choroidal neovascularization
Fluorescein angiography
Injury
Laser
Macular hole
Nd:YAG
Neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet
Optical coherence tomography
Photodynamic therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Dermatology

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