laser surgery uses

Hi ValveJob, just wanted to comment on your potential cataract surgery. As a fellow myope who's axial lengths are also over 30mm, I've read a lot about the difficulty of cataract surgery for patients like us. I can't remember if I've commented before on this, but wanted to make sure you are aware of the option in cataract surgery between 'traditional' methods of cataract extraction and the 'laser' method.

She found a doctor in ny that uses laser for surgical treatment of breast cancer, DCIS, microcalcifications etc. He uses laser for procedures such as lumpectomy, mastectomy, etc. She is considering using this doctor but she is concerned about why more doctors don't use laser. Does anyone have information on why laser is not more commonly used?

My vet uses a laser and it seems to work. Maybe you could call around and see if any of your local vets have a laser system.

As the risks for you are higher if the back [posterior] capsule is damaged at the time of cataract surgery, the membrane can be opened later with a rapid, five minute YAG laser procedure. This is commonly performed after cataract surgery and can restore your vision. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.

I will be having cataract surgery and have a choice of with or with-out laser-assisted surgery. Am I likely to have a better outcome using the laser? It will cost more. Thanks!

The Dr i saw (Harvard Eye..Ca) uses glue not sutures.What are your thoughts on that?..any adverse reactions to glue in the eye? Also...does the eye ever look/function normally again. And it looks painful (watched a utibe video of the surgery)How long does the eye stay red?

Also, procedures such as micro dermabrasion and chemical peels only remove thin layers of skin. Laser resurfacing uses a laser to treat deep layers of skin. The procedure is performed in an outpatient facility or, at times, in a hospital. An individual might receive general anesthesia for treatment of deeper layers of the face, and recovery time can take from a few minutes to a few hours. The doctor moves the laser over the area that requires treatment.

Laser surgery always (or at least almost always) costs extra out of pocket. If nothing else there are usually (perhaps always) "click" fees surgeons need to pay to the vendor for each use of the laser which they are rationally going to pass on to the patient.

http://www.about-eyes.com/laser-assisted-cataract-surgery-and-risk-of-macular-swelling/ "Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery and Risk of Macular Swelling" His skepticism matches the reports I've seen of large scale studies over the last year or so indicating that laser cataract surgery so far merely has been shown to have different complications than non-laser surgery overall (which are rare in both types), and hasn't proven its benefits overall yet for most patients.

Read as much as you can without becoming too overwhelmed. Search the internet for information on Cataract Surgery using femtosecond laser method. Search your area for MDs using this relatively new method of surgery but I personally believe it is worth the extra out-of-pocket expense. Keep asking questions. Take care.

The oil holds the retina in place while it "heals" the retina surgeon uses laser or diathermy or cryotherapy or buckles to hold the retina in place while adhesions develop. The adhesions hold the retina in place when the oil is removed.

Folks I am considering laser surgery. I have astigmatism. Is it the right thing to do and also which method is best? Any suggestion is most welcomed.

I did everything and even went to Laser Spine Institute for relief. I had surgery on my neck and lower back in July. I still have pain and have pain in my two fingers. My scapula is the main problem which is in right shoulder. Diagnos with a winging scapula. What can I do for treatment for winging scapula's??

he will be able to reduce it to normal by laser. i would like to know how much could be the success chance in my case and does the laser have major side effects?

I have had two episodes of bleeding behind the retina since having laser surgery for catarac removal with lens? and is it dangerous?

I got very excited about the idea but before i take a step, could you please advice me if my age is the ryt age to get a laser eye surgery, as my aunt warned me of my age to be very young. she advised me to be atleast 24+.

No questins here. I just had Laser surgery yesterday, performed by Dr. Vosoghi. I have been in his care for approximately one month and could not be more impressed. Demeanor is professional, chairsidemanner so kind, highly educated and knowledgable, and I do not think I could be in beter hands. If you need a specialist, and you are within traveling distance of his offices, I highly recommend him.

I am scheduled for cataract surgery next week. My doctor uses the Akreos aspheric lenses, which are hydrophilic acrylic. I have come across articles about IOL calcification in hydrophilic acrylic lenses. Does calcification cause significant problems? Has this problem been mitigated in the latest generation of the Akreos? Which lenses would be safer? Tecnis, maybe?? I can’t find much recent documentation. Can anyone tell me what is the latest research on this issue?

I hate to tell you but a permanently dilated pupil is not at all uncommon after retina/vitreous surgery especially if a scleral buckle was applied. The pupil may react but be larger than the fellow unoperated eye or it may be 'blown" and not constrict at all. Alphagan is often prescribed for lasik patients that have problems with pupils dilated at night but not likely to help your problem at all. Generally you have to wait about 3 months to know if its permanent.

yes you could try laser treatment or there is also a radiofrequency treatment i think its called, one uses a higher temperature then the other to close the vein. ask your doc about these, but the stripping and the 2 ablation therapies (laser and radio) are the only treatments really.

Having cataract surgery soon. Is there anyone out there that is pleased with their Crystens?

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