| Outcomes of Nd:YAG laser treatment for Valsalva retinopathy due to intense military exercise. | |
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PMID: 19205491 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Valsalva retinopathy may occur due to intense physical exercise. Soldiers must undergo vigorous physical training to sustain a high level of readiness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the recovery period and the outcomes of Valsalva retinopathy due to physical exercise in the Turkish Army. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twelve soldiers had Valsalva retinopathy related to military exercise. All patients received Nd:YAG laser membranotomy and were observed for an average of 12.6 months. RESULTS: All eyes had visual acuities of 20/20 at the end of the first month of follow-up. Therefore, the soldiers could continue their training. No complications were observed and additional surgeries were not needed during the 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Early visual recovery is important to continue training and reduce health costs in the Turkish Army, where military service is mandatory for a required period of time. For that reason, Nd:YAG laser treatment for Valsalva retinopathy related to military exercise is an effective and safe procedure. |
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Authors:
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Tarkan Mumcuoglu; Ali Hakan Durukan; Cuneyt Erdurman; Volkan Hurmeric; Suat Karagul |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye Volume: 40 ISSN: 1542-8877 ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Publication Date: 2009 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-11 Completed Date: 2009-02-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101155780 Medline TA: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik Ankara, Turkey. |
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Adult Exercise* Humans Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use* Male Military Medicine Military Personnel* Retinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis, etiology, surgery* Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome Valsalva Maneuver* Visual Acuity |
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