Question 1

what is laser photocoagulation?

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Laser photocoag: Laser energy is focused light energy of one wavelength. The light is absorbed into the target that is known to absorb that wavelength of light well, sparing other structures. The energy then is transformed to heat in the target and that seals up the blood vessel by coagulating it.

Question 2

what is laser photocoagulation and what effect does it have?

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Need more info: Are you asking about retinal laser photocoagulaton, say for diabetes?

Diabetic retinopathy has two stages which may be treated with laser photocoagulation;  macular edema, the most common, and proiferative diabetic retinopathy are both treated differently by the same laser.

"focal" laser is used to treat the leakage whereas "prp" is used to treat patients with proliferative diabetic retiopathy.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: laser photocoagulation?

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Laser coag: Laser coagulation or laser photocoagulation surgery is used to treat a number of eye diseases and has become widely used in recent decades. During the procedure, which is usually performed on an outpatient basis, a laser is used to finely cauterize ocular blood vessels to attempt to bring about various therapeutic benefits.

Question 4

what is the average cost of a laser photocoagulation procedure/surgery?

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Ask your surgeon: You will need to discuss this with the surgeon or doctor who will be performing the procedure.  Or discuss with the surgeon's billing department to determine the cost.

Question 5

i had laser photocoagulation about two weeks ago to get rid of retinal tears/was that necessary?

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Absolutely: To prevent the tear becoming a retinal detachment. Detachments require full surgery, and that is much more serious than simpl laser.

Question 6

i had retina hole fixed w/laser photocoagulation 2 months ago.. when i look up swiggle floater lines move up, when i look down they move down, when i look to the side they move to the side. should i be worried another retina hole or tear?

Accepted Answer

: If develop new floaters, see your doctor at the earliest. Retinal tears are usually associated with floaters and these usually subside with time.

Question 7

can laser photocoagulation be used to treat macular degeneration? i was recently diagnosed with the "dry" form of macular degeneration. is having laser photocoagulation a treatment option available to me, and would this prevent further vision loss?

Accepted Answer

There : There are two main classifications of macular degeneration: dry and wet. The dry form is generally less debilitating, slower progressing and more common. The wet form generally has a much more profound effect on vision, is faster in its progression, fortunately less common and can vary greatly in treatment response. Treatment for the wet form can range from laser, a procedure called photodynamic therapy, injections into the eye (a relatively new form of treatment) and surgery. Now, treatment for the dry form is more controversial. It can range from simple observation, controlling one's lipid profile and a specific vitamin therapy. A type of laser procedure called ttt (transpupillary thermotherapy) has been used but with little success and traditional laser photocoagulation is not the procedure of choice for dry macular degeneration.
Hope this helps.

Question 8

hi doctors. two questions please. in diabetic retinopathy in the worst case, what is or are the treatment options? do these treatments potentially cause reduction in or loss of vision? panretinal laser, photocoagulation. on line said laser burns eyes?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Eye Dr.: Too much sugar in your blood leads to blockage of tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, cutting off its blood supply. As a result, the eye tries to grow new blood vessels to prevent retina death. But these new blood vessels don't develop properly and can leak easily. Laser therapy or Photocoagulation can attempt to stop the bleeding in these vessels, but it cannot repair the original damage.

Question 9

what is the ""least invasive"" or the ""first considered"" ""first line"" of treatment for diabetic retinopathy? amkng eye injections and laser and photocoagulation and panretinal photocoagulation and panretinal coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic tetinopathy: The type of treatment performed is determined by the retinal findings. Your ophthalmologist will review what will be necessary and you can discuss invasive nature of the treatment.

Question 10

second opinion for retinal photocoagulation procedure?

Accepted Answer

Second opinions: I personally think it is usually a good idea to get a second opinion before undergoing any type of surgery, including laser surgery such as retinal photocoagulation.

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Can laser photocoagulation be used to treat macular degeneration? i was recently diagnosed with the "dry" form of macular degeneration. is having laser photocoagulation a treatment option available to me, and would this prevent further vision loss?

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Hi doctors. two questions please. in diabetic retinopathy in the worst case, what is or are the treatment options? do these treatments potentially cause reduction in or loss of vision? panretinal laser, photocoagulation. on line said laser burns eyes?

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What is the ""least invasive"" or the ""first considered"" ""first line"" of treatment for diabetic retinopathy? amkng eye injections and laser and photocoagulation and panretinal photocoagulation and panretinal coagulation?

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