Outcomes of Symptomatic Retinal Breaks Treated With Laser Retinopexy
Michael Y Zhao, Zhuochen Yuan, Landon J Rohowetz, Nicolas A Yannuzzi, William E Smiddy, Harry W Flynn · 2026
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Description
Michael Y Zhao and co-authors present a 2026 case series on outcomes after laser treatment for symptomatic retinal breaks, tears in the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Laser sealing is the standard defence against retinal detachment.
The series covered 600 eyes from 572 patients. Detachment followed in 43 eyes, and extra laser treatment was needed in 66 eyes, most often for the original break. Multiple breaks, a replaced lens, and bleeding inside the eye raised the detachment risk, while multiple breaks also predicted retreatment. Results were similar whether residents or senior doctors performed the first treatment. The authors recommend regular follow-up after the initial laser session.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Michael Y Zhao, Zhuochen Yuan, Landon J Rohowetz, Nicolas A Yannuzzi, William E Smiddy, Harry W Flynn |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |