Transscleral Micropulse Diode Laser for Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

TL;DR

This paper presents a new transscleral micropulse diode laser technique for treating diabetic retinopathy, showing promising results in reducing macular edema and vitreous hemorrhage.

Contribution

Introduction of the Taha Technique, a simple and effective method targeting retinal periphery for diabetic retinopathy treatment.

Findings

Macular edema improved in most cases

Vitreous hemorrhage disappeared in most cases

Technique proved effective in clinical cases

Abstract

In this study, we introduced a new simple effective technique for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy by the treatment of the periphery of the retina by transscleral micropulse diode laser (Taha Technique). Macular edema was improved and vitreous hemorrhage was disappeared in most of the cases.