Decreased Circulation in the Feline Choriocapillaris Underlying Retinal Photocoagulation Lesions

Abstract

Under lesions that destroyed photoreceptors, the choriocapillaris was also compromised, even when no change could be detected with ICG angiography. Panretinal photocoagulation is designed to increase retinal PO2 by allowing choroidal oxygen to reach the inner retina, but its effectiveness may be limited by damage to the choriocapillaris.