LASER-INDUCED MACULAR HOLES DEMONSTRATE IMPAIRED CHOROIDAL PERFUSION

Abstract

Nd:YAG laser-induced macular holes result in long-term impairment of choroidal perfusion at the base of the hole due to choroidal scarring and obliteration of the choriocapillaris. Evaluation of choroidal perfusion may be useful in assessment of laser-injured patients. Impairment in choroidal perfusion may have functional implications for surviving photoreceptors.