Posterior laser barrage in advancing retinopathy of prematurity: A prospective randomized study

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Author	Tewari, Ruchir Azad, Rajvardhan Chandra, Parijat Agarwal, Ramesh
Copyright Year	2019
Abstract	Purpose: To compare the outcomes of conventional laser photocoagulation versus additional posterior barrage laser in advanced stage 3 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: A total of 20 infants with bilateral symmetric zone 2 stage 3 advancing ROP were treated with conventional laser treatment followed by randomization of one eye to receive additional posterior retinal laser treatment. Disc–fovea and inter-arcade distance was measured. The patients were followed up prospectively for 3 months. Structural and functional outcomes and safety profile were analyzed. Results: 18/20 (90%) eyes in the study group and 19/20 (95%) eyes in the control group achieved regression of disease. Faster and complete regression was observed at 4 weeks after posterior laser compared to the control group (P = 0.024). Disc–fovea and inter-arcade distance was comparable in both groups. Conclusion: Additional posterior barrage laser is a safe technique that led to faster and more complete regression in eyes with advancing ROP. Final regression profile was comparable in both treatment modalities.
Related Links	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6552574/pdf http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2019;volume=67;issue=6;spage=866;epage=870;aulast=Tewari;type=2
Ending Page	870
Page Count	5
Starting Page	866
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ISSN	03014738
e-ISSN	19983689
DOI	10.4103/ijo.ijo_1608_18
Journal	Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Issue Number	6
Volume Number	67
Language	English
Publisher	Medknow
Publisher Date	2019-01-01
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Ophthalmology Laser Barrage Laser Treatment Retinopathy of Prematurity Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 67, Issue 6
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Ophthalmology