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Retinal laser endophotocoagulation through perfluorodecalin was studied in six eyes of three Dutch-belted rabbits after vitrectomy. Both the energy density threshold (EDT/50) and the energy threshold necessary to obtain a therapeutic lesion were evaluated. Both argon and semiconductor diode laser endophotocoagulators were used. The amount of laser power energy and the histology of chorioretinal lesions were similar when photocoagulating through perfluorodecalin, compared to photocoagulation through balanced salt citrate-buffered solution. This experimental study indicates that no extra care is necessary when retinal endophotocoagulation is performed through perfluorodecalin, as long as circular spots are obtained and energy is delivered symmetrically to the target site.
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Azzolini, C., Brancato, R., Trabucchi, G. et al. Endophotocoagulation through perfluorodecalin in rabbit eyes. Int Ophthalmol 18, 33–36 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00919411
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