18. Dr. Anand Sudhalkar, Baroda Treatment Options Medical Management : Control of Diabetes, HT, Renal failure, anaemia, hypoprotemia, pregnancy, carotid artery diseases Laser Photocoagulation : Patz 1973, British Multicenter Trial 1975, Blankenship 1979, Olk 1986, ETDRS 1985 (ongoing)
19. Dr. Anand Sudhalkar, Baroda ETDRS Multicentric Trial Treated 754, Deferred 1490 After 3 yr. visual loss 12% in treated, 24% in untreated. When centre of macula was involved, treatment effect was more significant at 3 yr.. Visual loss 13% against 33%
20. Dr. Anand Sudhalkar, Baroda Treatment Protocol FFA to identify microaneurysms /capillary leakage & dropouts Focal / grid laser Follow-ups 3 to 6 weekly Repeat FFA & Additional laser if required
21. Dr. Anand Sudhalkar, Baroda Principles of Management : Laser delivery Enlarged & Steady View Slit-Lamp Magnification
22. Dr. Anand Sudhalkar, Baroda Focal Oedema : Focal Laser Identify Culprit M.A. by FFA Identify Centre of Fovea Green Wave, Mainster lens, Short duration, 100um size, minimum treatment Be OnTarget