You need the laser to prevent a retinal detachment. The amount of scarring with a retinal
laser in the periphery of the
retina should not affect your vision, but if you developed a retinal detachment, you need surgery not just laser. If you are not happy with the retina surgeon in Las Vegas, come to LA; there are many excellent retina specialists here. I could recommend the David Boyer group in North Hollywood, Dr. Robert Engstrom in Encino, Dr. Sandy Lee in Van Nuys, and Dr.