Retina-Vitreous
2014 , Vol 22 , Num 2
A Rare Complication of Laser Treatment for Retınopathy of Prematurity: Anterior Segment Ischemia and Choroidal Detachment
M.D. Zubeyde Hanim Gyncology Training and Research Hospital, Eye Clinic, Ankara/TURKEY
Laser photocoagulation is the frequently used method for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. Herein, we report a premature infant with bilateral aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity who had unilateral anterior segment ischemia, choroidal detachment and cataract following bilateral transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation.
Keywords :
Anterior segment ischemia, cataract, complication, retinopathy of prematurity