Subthreshold micropulse diode laser treatment in diabetic macular edema: biological impact, therapeutic effects, and safety

ConclusionSMPL has a slow onset and produces lasting clinical effects similar to conventional photocoagulation. It has been reported that SMPL combined with the intravitreal anti-VEGF injection can significantly reduce the number of injections without influencing the therapeutic effect, which is essential for clinical applications and research. Although 577  nm SMPL is widely used clinically, there are no standardized protocols for SMPL. Additionally, some important problems regarding the treatment of SMPL require further discussion and exploration.
Source: International Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research