RETINAL LASER
WHAT IS A RETINAL LASER?
Retinal laser surgery, a procedure with numerous benefits, is more common than you might think. It is often used to resolve diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears, restoring vision and preventing further decline of one’s eyesight.
Retinal laser surgery, a procedure known for its high level of precision and accuracy, focuses on the targeted area without damage to nearby parts of the eye. It’s a relatively painless, outpatient procedure that normally takes thirty minutes to an hour to complete, although the duration may vary in each individual case.
Are there any adverse effects?
Like any medical procedure, retinal laser surgery may have side effects such as sensitivity to light and hazy vision. It's important to remember that these side effects are temporary, which should help alleviate any anxiety. Rare complications include deterioration in one’s eyesight and swelling.
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LASER FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes loss of vision and eventual blindness in people who are diabetic. The condition affects the blood vessels in the retina of the eye.
Scatter laser surgery, or panretinal photocoagulation, is a type of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy. This procedure aims to treat and prevent further damage to the blood vessels of the retina caused by proliferative diabetic retinopathy and advanced diabetic eye disease.
During the application of a retinal laser, the ophthalmologist will use eye drops to numb the surface of the eye and place a special lens on the cornea to focus the laser energy on the retina.
The laser energy destroys (ablates) peripheral retinal tissue, decreasing the oxygen demand of the retina, which eventually causes abnormal blood vessels to regress and prevent further loss of vision.