Laser treatment

Indications for retinal laser therapy are usually diabetic lesions, post-thrombotic vascular conditions, retinal holes and tears, and peripheral degeneration.

The laser has a coagulating effect on tissue. As a result, permanent retinal adhesions are formed where the laser light is focused, protecting the retina. Any pathological changes, including microaneurysms and ischemic areas of the retina, are destroyed. It also has the effect of reducing retinal edema.

The procedure begins with the administration of anesthetic and pupil dilating drops. Then a contact lens is placed on the eye, and then the eye is lasered. The whole thing takes only a few minutes.

This procedure is used in patients with open-angle glaucoma who respond poorly to pharmacological treatment or are intolerant to glaucoma drops. SLT is a tissue-friendly procedure and causes less tissue damage.

It facilitates the outflow of aqueous humor from the eyeball and, as a result, reduces intraocular pressure.

For patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma. It is performed when there is a risk of complete angle closure. This condition can lead to an acute attack of glaucoma, combined with very high pressure in the eye.

It involves creating a pathway for fluid flow from the posterior chamber of the eye to the anterior chamber, bypassing the pupil. With the help of a laser beam, a small opening is produced around the periphery of the iris, resulting in a widening of the isthmic angle.