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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2024

Efficacy comparison of multipoint and single point scanning panretinal laser photocoagulation in non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy treatment.

Yang-Zhou Zhang, Hua Gong, Juan Yang, Ji-Pu Bu, Hui-Ling Yang

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Yang-Zhou ZhangInstitute of Molecular Precision Medicine and Hunan Key Laboratory of Molecular Precision Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University,Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China.
Hua GongDepartment of Ophthalmology, Xingsheng Hospital, Yiyang 413200, Hunan Province, China.
Juan YangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Xingsheng Hospital, Yiyang 413200, Hunan Province, China.
Ji-Pu BuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Boshi Eye Hospital, Liuyang 410300, Hunan Province, China.
Hui-Ling YangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China. yanghl1211@126.com.

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Abstract

backgroundNon-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) poses a significant challenge in diabetes management due to its microvascular changes in the retina. Laser photocoagulation, a conventional therapy, aims to mitigate the risk of progressing to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).

aimTo compare the efficacy and safety of multi-spot

methodsForty-nine NPDR patients (86 eyes) treated between September 2020 and July 2022 were included. They were randomly allocated into single-spot (

resultsEnergy levels did not significantly differ between groups (

conclusionWhile energy intensity and safety were comparable between modalities, multi-spot scanning demonstrated lower energy density and showed superior short-term improvements in BCVA and CMT for NPDR patients, with reduced laser-induced damage.

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Efficacy comparisonMultipointNon-proliferative diabetic retinopathyPanretinal laser photocoagulationSingle pointTreatment assessment

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