METHODS	In a prospective randomised study 101 peripheral laser treatments for retinopathy of various origins were divided into two groups : control group A ( n = 35 ) coagulation in conventional single-spot modus and study group B ( n = 66 ) coagulation with the new semiautomated VITE-function of VISULAS 532 s. Spot diameter was the same in both groups ( 300 m at the retina ) .\