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Avatar m tn Hi, I am from Central Europe and I returned from two optometrists, who perform laser photocoagulation therapy (conflict of interest maybe?), and both recommended laser photocoagulation therapy. The first one said I have a "ticking bomb", and I need preventive care ASAP, and even told me to cancel my plane trip which is in two weeks, especially underlining that in my condition flying by plane is very dangerous and I could be hospitalized.
Avatar n tn Laser will not diminish or eliminate floaters. It may seal the retinal holes. There is much disagreement among retina Eye MDs about which holes should be treated with laser or freezing (cryotherapy). I suggest you get a second opinion from another retina eye MD ophthalmologist. If the holes are small, round, without fluid or traction and located inferiorly rarely are they treated.
139792 tn?1498585650 Do you mean "laser" therapy? If so NO laser does not cause age related macular degeneration. Ozone therapy is not helpful for dry ARMD. There is a lot you can do for dry ARMD: eat a good diet of fruits/vegetables. Do not eat a fatty diet, do not get fat. Eat lutein containing vegetables (spinach, greens, collards, kale, etc). Don't smoke. Protect your eye from sunlight.
Avatar m tn 1400 shots (700 shots each session) with 500 micron size, 150 mw and 50 miliseconds. after laser therapy, I saw very brigth flashes. they are going to be better very gradually. I also see some kind of heatwaves/water ripples in my periphery. they diminshed after 2 months but my main problem is that my side vison gradually decreased 3 months after laser therapy. please answer my questions : 1- is this reduced side vision is side effect of PRP or uveitis? why did it develop after 3 months?
1298247 tn?1288290953 my uncle have been diabetic for several years now , he takes insulin for it , he has been diagnosed of proliferative diabetic retinopathy bilateral with vitrous haemorrhage on the right eye he had laser therapy for the left one and taking alphachemotrypsin for the hge with no improvement , also there is glucoma discovered in the last visit in the eye with the hge, what tp do to improve the eye with the hge and will he need to repeat the laser for the other eye
Avatar m tn Most patients though could be managed with injections of a medication into the eye (anti VEGF therapy) every 4-6 weeks and laser once there is an adequate view to perform more laser. There are other problems that do require surgery though (eg if there is a membrane in the back of the eye or a tractional retinal detachment) so without an eye exam I can not fully answer all of your questions.
Avatar m tn Yes almost all patients that I have treated or taken care of that are aware of light/dark images arising from retinal stimulation from laser or cryo therapy (freezing hole shut) have had it fade away over a period of several weeks.
Avatar n tn I believe that I have choroidal hemangioma. There a two types of laser surgery, photo dynamic therapy and external beam radiation therapy. No doctor in Massachusetts wants to fool with this type of surgery. I'm moving to Missouri at the end of June and was wondering if there are any doctors in that state that deal with hemangioma inside the eye?
Avatar f tn After surgery, Laser Retinal Laser (PRP) has a steady shadow in my eye. what do you think? I went back to the same doctor and did not help and just dropped an eye.
Avatar f tn On 26 july 2013 I had Retinal detachment laser therapy with barrage laser. After that laser treatment i started getting flashes of light downside of left vision. After 2 weeks I rushed to retinal specialist. He told everything is fine. Still after 2 weeks i got change in the pattern of flashes. Again i rushed to eye hospital. Doctors said we got perfect result of barrage laser and i don't thing it will again detach from that portion. But you need regular checkup in every 6 months.
Avatar f tn Surgery for lattice or other peripheral retinal degeneration does not decrease floaters. The laser or cry-therapy can both cause irriation of nerves under the treatment area and cause pain, discomfort or awareness. It usually gets better with time. If you're concerned get a second opinion.
Avatar m tn 10 days back , i had 360 degree prophylactic argon laser therapy on my retina due to development of small retinal holes, everything is fine now , except im having problems with focussing from the EYE after laser,I thrown light into my eyes and noticed that the eye which is treated is having large pupil and on light reflex it responds to light but pupil doesnt constrict 100 percent , it constricts like about 60 percent & it responds immediately to light,there is no delay, After the laser i t
Avatar n tn The doctor checked my retina and said i have several holes and have a weak retina. He said it is advisible to undergo laser therapy which will stop further damage and floaters. I've heard that there is a lot of debate on this subject. And hence im confused where i should go for the laser therapy. I also have a couple of questions - 1- Do floaters go away eventually? 2- The doctor was sure that after the therapy there will be no more damage. Is this true?
Avatar f tn My wife was diagnosed with a corroidal melanoma and had radioactive plaque therapy about 4 months ago to treat it.She had a check up 5 weeks after the operation and was told it was reactive and was right on the spot.However,for the past few weeks,she has been getting what she describes as a flash at the bottom of that eye,it lasts for less than a second,and it only happens in very dim light,mostly when she wakens through the night.
Avatar m tn Can i feel save after laser treatment of my lattice? I'm worry about my vision in the future.. Why I see more floaters after laser treatment? Maybe because of my anxiety..?
Avatar n tn If laser therapy has not been, used, then this would be the first form of treatment that should be attempted to try to "erase" your port wine stain. If laser therapy has ben used with limited success, then surgical excision with graft may be possible. The grafted skin will not look exactly like your normal facial skin, but can eliminate the port wine color. Consult with a local plastic surgeon about this.
Avatar m tn i live in the UK and would like to know if there is any help available and also if Laser therapy is available as i cant imagine living with this for ever more .. if i go to see my Doc i know he will say you have to live with it ... grateful for any help ..
Avatar m tn hi, i am a nurse and am currently working in a iv laser therapy clinic, and on the course of my work there have been instances wherein i was exposed to laser light indirectly(looking from the side) but with diffuse reflections of red lasers with 5mw of energy less than a foot from the side for approximately 5 secs, infrared laser of 50mw seen from the side about 1 foot from the source for about 30 secs non-continuous about 5 secs at a time no visible laser, diffuse reflective surface(scalp), and
20849194 tn?1537445385 Absolutely not! ICL is surgery INSIDE the eye thus risk of infection, bleeding, small risk loss of eye. Also ICL has been associated with cataract formation and cornea damage. LASIK is much safer. HOWEVER there is a new procedure that may be better than either one and it's called the SMILE procedure (Small intrastromal lenticule extraction). Find a surgeon that does that procedure and get a consult.
Avatar n tn I spoke with my retinal specialist after my laser therapy. I feel like i am second guessing him because he has given me his time and answered my questions. But I guess I am still sad at why a 34 year old woman( me) who is near sighted (but not severe (in my opinion) or legally blind) and active gets a torn retina? Anyway.. the doctor said that my floaters will take time to drop out of the line of sight.
Avatar f tn Not able to answer this as there is no 'common' reaction to diode laser therapy and all cases are different.
Avatar f tn First of all I hope you are under the care of an Eye MD ophthalmologist and not an optometrist. Part of this is that are very common symptoms on brimonidine In fact in 20% of glaucoma patients on the generic version the medication has to be stopped because of complaints of redness, irritation, pain and discomfort and dry mouth and bad taste in mouth. If you still have it read the package insert that you get when you get a new bottle of medicine. Or go on the internet and read the side effects.