Argon Laser Photoablation for Postburn Conjunctival Pigmentation

Figure 1

Anterior segment photographs obtained before and after the two argon laser photoablation sessions for postburn conjunctival pigmentation. (a) Pretreatment photograph showing conjunctival pigmentation on the temporal side of the right eye. (b) Immediately after the first argon laser photoablation session, approximately half of the pigmentation had been removed, leaving a conjunctival defect. Conjunctival injection around the laser-treated area is apparent. (c) One week after the first laser treatment, conjunctival injection had resolved and the remaining conjunctival pigmentation was removed with another argon laser photoablation session. (d) One month after the last treatment, no residual pigmentation, injection, or scarring of the temporal conjunctiva was present.

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