Objective
To observe the effect of laser photocoagulation of the peripheral retinal holes and/or degeneration in high myopia.
Methods
Full fundus examination for high myopic patients was made before keratorefractive surgery with binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy.Peripheral holes,degeneration and vitreous traction were found in 206 eyes of 135 patients,and all of them were treated with laser photocoagulation.
Results
No retinal detachment occurred after keratorefrative operation within 1 year follows up.
Conclusions
Retinal laser photocoagulation is an effective and safety method before keratorefractive operation for prevention of the retinal detachment in high myopia at least in short-term observation.
(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 1999, 15: 135-136)
