Retinal Laser Photocoagulation in Tamil Nadu
Laser treatment applied to the retina to seal leaking blood vessels, treat retinal tears, and prevent or slow vision loss in conditions like diabetic retinopath…
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Types of Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Focal or grid laser photocoagulation targets specific leaking vessels, often used in diabetic macular edema, while panretinal (scatter) photocoagulation treats a wider area of the retina to reduce abnormal vessel growth in advanced diabetic retinopathy. Laser treatment for retinal tears specifically seals the area around the tear to prevent it from progressing to a full retinal detachment.