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What would be the reason to have prp laser on non-perfused peripheral retina.in crvo.? ischemic.already having lucentis (ranibizumab)..could this affect va.
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Prp: Because this retina will now start to produce vegf stimulating neovascular vessels and fronds. Prp will hopefully stop this from happening.
Answered 10/10/2013
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