Ophthalmology in China ›› 2104, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (4): 222-225.doi: 10.13281/j.cnki.issn.1004-4469.2014.04.002

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Clarify some problems of pan-retinal photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy

TIAN Bei   

  1. Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Lab.; Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100703, China (Email: trtianbei@163.com)
  • Received:2014-05-05 Online:2014-07-25 Published:2014-07-22

Abstract: Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) is the only well tested and best working treatment method for diabetic retinopathy(DR). Since the number of DR patients has greatly inclined, mainland China has promoted universal standardization of PRP technology and has actively engaged in technology improvement through academic forums. This article provides opinions and suggestions on the following topics: standardization of rules, method, and timing of PRP in primary ophthalmic units, improvement of PRP technique, and full understanding the relationship between PRP and macular edema. (Ophthalmol CHN, 2014, 23: 222-225)

Key words: diabetic retinopathy, panretinal photocoagulation, macular edema