Laser Photocoagulation

Retinal Laser Treatment

Lasers are used in the retina to seal leaking blood vessels, destroy abnormal tissue, and weld the retina to the back of the eye.

Main Uses for Retinal Lasers

• Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP): Treats widespread oxygen deprivation in conditions like proliferative diabetic retinopathy by shrinking or preventing fragile, abnormal blood vessels. This usually requires multiple sessions to completely treat areas of ischemia (lack of blood flow).
• Focal Laser Treatment: Targets specific, leaking blood vessels to reduce swelling (macular edema) in the central retina caused by diabetes or vein blockages. This usually takes 5-10 minutes and is painless.
• Laser Retinopexy: Creates tiny scar tissue around retinal tears or holes, welding the layers together to stop fluid from leaking underneath and causing a full detachment.
• Tumor and Lesion Closure: Promotes the clotting and closure of specific vascular tumors or leaking aneurysms inside the eye.