Question
Patient: Doctor, thank you for your concern. I have been diagnosed with Coats Disease at the hospital and have undergone two laser photocoagulation procedures. I just don’t know when this will be over, and I am very worried. Can this disease be cured? What should I do?
Answer
Coats Disease (exudative retinopathy) is a retinal vascular disorder first reported by Gege Coats in 1908. It typically affects one eye and progresses slowly. The etiology of the disease is unclear, and its pathogenesis is related to the structural abnormalities of the retinal blood vessels. Currently, there is no effective medication treatment available. Glucocorticoids can promote the absorption of edema and exudation but cannot stop its progression. Laser photocoagulation is used for early cases with limited lesions. For advanced cases with severe vitreous and anterior retinal membrane proliferation, vitreoretinal surgery can be considered.