Laser Treatments
Laser is used to prevent the progression of many retinal diseases, from retinal tears to diabetic retinal disease. We use minimal laser power to be efficient in maintaining and optimizing your retina.
Laser Treatment - Focal Laser
Laser treatment to the macula can help reduce macular edema and the frequency of intraviteal injections. This may help improve the efficacy of injections and potentially improve vision.
Procedure:
We will plan the laser using your ocular blood flow study, also called a fluorescein angiogram
We will numb the eye with an eyedrop and use a gel to coat the surface of the eye for comfort
A lens will be placed on the eye to ensure proper positioning and magnification of the lasrr
You will be able to do your usual activities the same day, including exercise, washing, and other activities of daily living. This is non-surgical and there is no cutting into the eye.
Laser - Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP)
Laser treatment can help stabilize the eye with advanced eye disease in extremely sick eyes. While peripheral laser is not used to improve vision, it can help control the diabetic eye disease. This can potentially avoid bleeding inside the eye, and surgical intervention in the future. If surgery becomes necessary, stabilization of the eye with laser can make surgery more effective by minimizing bleeding that may prolong or make surgery more difficult.
Benefits and Risks of PRP:
Long-term control of eye disease, decreased risk of bleeding and vision loss
Peripheral vision, night vision, and accommodation may be affected by the laser