TY - JOUR
T1 - Lasers for the treatment of intraocular tumors
AU - Houston, Samuel K.
AU - Wykoff, Charles C.
AU - Berrocal, Audina M.
AU - Hess, Ditte J.
AU - Murray, Timothy G.
PY - 2013/5/1
Y1 - 2013/5/1
N2 - Lasers are used extensively in ophthalmology for a variety of conditions, including many choroidal and retinal tumors. With technologic advances, current therapy attempts not only to maximize survival with globe-salvaging treatment, but also to preserve vision. Each neoplasm has different indications for primary and adjuvant therapy, as well as differing laser treatment protocols. Additionally, there are numerous laser applications available for use, including laser photocoagulation, transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT), and photodynamic therapy (PDT). The current review outlines the basic principles of laser treatment for intraocular tumors, focusing on the indications, treatment protocols, efficacy, and safety, while also presenting the latest advances in intraocular tumor treatment.
AB - Lasers are used extensively in ophthalmology for a variety of conditions, including many choroidal and retinal tumors. With technologic advances, current therapy attempts not only to maximize survival with globe-salvaging treatment, but also to preserve vision. Each neoplasm has different indications for primary and adjuvant therapy, as well as differing laser treatment protocols. Additionally, there are numerous laser applications available for use, including laser photocoagulation, transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT), and photodynamic therapy (PDT). The current review outlines the basic principles of laser treatment for intraocular tumors, focusing on the indications, treatment protocols, efficacy, and safety, while also presenting the latest advances in intraocular tumor treatment.
KW - Choroid
KW - Lasers photocoagulation
KW - Photodynamic therapy
KW - Retina
KW - Tumors
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U2 - 10.1007/s10103-012-1052-0
DO - 10.1007/s10103-012-1052-0
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22302638
AN - SCOPUS:84880709902
VL - 28
SP - 1025
EP - 1034
JO - Lasers in Medical Science
JF - Lasers in Medical Science
SN - 0268-8921
IS - 3
ER -