Photobiomodulation Using Light-Emitting Diode (LED) for Treatment of Retinal Diseases

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a type of phototherapy that employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or low-power lasers to selectively administer specific wavelengths of visible light, ranging from 500 to 1000 nm, including near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. LEDs are advantageous compared to lasers due to th...

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Published inClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) Vol. 18; pp. 215 - 225
Main Author Siqueira, Rubens Camargo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2024
Dove Medical Press
Subjects
age-related macular degeneration
Comparative analysis
Diabetic retinopathy
Forecasts and trends
Lasers
light emitting diode
Light-emitting diodes
Macular degeneration
near-infrared
Ophthalmology
Patient compliance
photobiomodulation
Phototherapy
photobiomodulation
light emitting diode
near-infrared
age-related macular degeneration
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Summary:Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a type of phototherapy that employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or low-power lasers to selectively administer specific wavelengths of visible light, ranging from 500 to 1000 nm, including near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. LEDs are advantageous compared to lasers due to their ability to treat large areas at a lower cost, lack of tissue damage potential in humans, and reduced risk of eye-related accidents. The ophthalmology community has recently taken interest in PBM as a promising novel approach for managing various retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy, Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, amblyopia, methanol-induced retinal damage, and potentially others. This review critically assesses the existing body of research on PBM applications in the retina, focusing on elucidating the underlying mechanisms of action and evaluating the clinical outcomes associated with this therapeutic modality.
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ISSN:1177-5467
1177-5483
1177-5483
DOI:10.2147/OPTH.S441962