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. 1981 Sep;65(9):623–625. doi: 10.1136/bjo.65.9.623

Treatment of radiation retinopathy.

P R Chaudhuri, D J Austin, A R Rosenthal
PMCID: PMC1039609  PMID: 6170310

Abstract

A case of radiation induced retinopathy with neovascularisation arising from the optic disc and retina was treated with panretinal argon laser photocoagulation. Complete regression of the new vessels was observed within 2 weeks of therapy. The pathogenesis of neovascularisation in this condition is discussed.

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