ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
Efficacy of YAG Laser Embolysis in Retinal Artery Occlusion.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Interventions for acute non-arteritic central retinal artery occlusion.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Time-, Location-, and Layer-Specific Chorioretinal Biomarkers in a Translational Large-Animal Porcine Model of Chorioretinal Ischemia.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2026Article
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in the Emergency Department: A Case Report of Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment.Cureus · 2025Article
- Early prostaglandin EFrontiers in ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Nd:Yag Laser Transluminal Embolysis: A Therapeutic Approach in Retinal Artery Occlusion.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Review of Current Management Practices.Journal of ophthalmic & vision research · 2024Review
- Therapeutic Strategies for Retinal Artery Occlusion-A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The role of cholesterol crystals and ocular crystal emboli in retinal pathology.American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice · 2024Article
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- Aetiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Arterial Occlusions of the Retina-A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- Risk Factors and Treatment Strategy for Retinal Vascular Occlusive Diseases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare the anatomical and functional success between conventional medical method and Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser embolysis in retinal artery occlusion.
methodsThis randomized control trial was conducted at Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO) Rawalpindi from July 2018 to May 2020. A total of 14 eyes of 14 patients were received with fovea involving branch or hemiretinal artery occlusion within 24 hours of onset of symptoms. They were divided randomly in two groups. Initial treatment was given to all cases, and seven eyes received Nd:YAG laser treatment for embolysis. Both groups were analysed for anatomical success (reperfusion) and functional success (defined as improvement in visual acuity to better than 6/60 on Snellen's visual acuity chart from baseline visual acuity).
resultsIn conventional group, anatomical success was achieved in 2 (28.6%) eyes, while significant visual improvement was seen in 3 (42.8%) eyes. In Nd:YAG laser embolysis group, anatomical success was achieved in 5 (71.4%) eyes, while significant visual improvement was seen in 6 (85.7%) eyes. All eyes which showed functional improvement underwent Nd:YAG laser embolysis within 6 hours of onset of symptoms.
conclusionsNd: YAG laser embolysis is more effective in management of fovea threatening retinal artery occlusion, as compared to conventional medical treatment, if performed within six hours of onset of symptoms.
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