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Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a very common eye problem and the most frequent cause of visual impairment in people older than 60.
Laser Eye Surgery in The Villages
Facing retinal conditions that impact your vision? Laser eye surgery might be just what you need. This innovative treatment can effectively contribute to the preservation and enhancement of your visual capabilities.
What is Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery involves the application of concentrated light beams to treat various retinal conditions. These treatments are designed to seal tears in the retina, reduce problematic blood vessels, or enhance overall retinal health. At Center for Retina and Macular Disease in The Villages, our specialists use state-of-the-art laser technology to deliver precise and effective care, working towards the ultimate improvement in your vision.
In addition to addressing retinal problems, laser eye surgery can feature laser vision correction. This technique uses a laser beam to reshape the cornea, correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This integrated approach not only treats retinal issues but also enhances your overall vision quality.
Our laser eye surgery offerings at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease are:
- Laser Retinopexy: A laser procedure that applies small burns around a retinal tear to close it and protect against retinal detachment.
- Laser Panretinal Photocoagulation: A laser treatment aimed at correcting abnormal blood vessels in the retina, frequently used to address diabetic retinopathy.
- Grid or Focal Laser: A laser treatment aimed at treating leaking blood vessels in the retina, frequently used for addressing macular edema.
- Micropulse Laser: A refined laser therapy that uses brief pulses of energy to treat retinal conditions, offering effective treatment with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
- Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne: A combined approach that utilizes a light-sensitive drug and laser light to selectively target and destroy problematic blood vessels in the retina.
If you are accustomed to wearing contact lenses or glasses, LASIK eye surgery and other refractive procedures might offer a long-term improvement. By changing how light rays are focused on the retina, these surgeries can enhance your vision and reduce your reliance on corrective lenses.
Each approach is adapted to target particular retinal issues, ensuring you receive the most effective care for your situation.
Benefits of Treatment
Center for Retina and Macular Disease in The Villages’s laser eye surgery can offer benefits such as:
- Sealing retinal tears or detachments
- Reducing abnormal blood vessel growth
- Improving macular health
- Treating diabetic retinopathy
- Controlling age-related macular degeneration
- Stabilizing retinal conditions
- Preventing further vision loss
- Enhancing overall retinal function
Patients might also see enhancements in vision clarity, which could lower their need for glasses or contact lenses.
Are You a Candidate?
If your diagnosis includes the following conditions, you might be suitable for laser eye surgery in The Villages:
- Retinal tears or detachment
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Macular edema
- Abnormal blood vessels in the retina
- Refractive errors that cause blurred vision or difficulty focusing on distant objects
- Thin corneas that may make traditional LASIK surgery less suitable
Often, laser eye surgery is recommended when these conditions compromise your vision and other treatments have been unsuccessful.
What to Expect
When you come to Center for Retina and Macular Disease in The Villages for laser eye surgery, our eye surgeon will start with an extensive eye examination to evaluate your specific condition. We will review your symptoms and medical history in detail. From this information, we’ll design a customized procedure that addresses your particular needs.
To keep you comfortable during the procedure, we’ll first apply numbing eye drops to the area surrounding your eye. The choice of laser treatment will be based on what best suits your condition, and our eye surgeon will use advanced laser technology to precisely target and treat the necessary areas of your retina. Designed to be efficient and minimally invasive, the entire process is usually completed within a few minutes.
After your surgery, you will receive comprehensive post-operative care instructions from us. These instructions usually recommend using eye drops to reduce the risk of infection and control inflammation, supporting a smooth recovery. Our team in The Villages is focused on making sure you have all the information and support you need throughout your recovery.
Potential Risks
As with any medical intervention, laser eye surgery carries inherent risks such as temporary vision changes, increased intraocular pressure, potential retinal detachment, and infection. At Center for Retina and Macular Disease, our expert team is dedicated to taking all possible precautions to minimize these risks and to ensure the best possible outcomes for your surgery.
Do You Need To Meet with an Eye Specialist?
If you notice any of these symptoms, our team will evaluate your eye and decide on the necessary treatment steps.
- Sudden blurred or double vision
- Eye pain or discomfort
- Flashes of light or floaters
- Red, swollen, or inflamed eyes
- Unusual sensitivity to light
- Chronic dry eyes or excessive tearing
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Distorted vision or wavy lines
- Eye injury affecting vision
- Family history of eye diseases
Laser Eye Surgery with Center for Retina and Macular Disease in The Villages
The Center for Retina and Macular Disease offers expert medical, surgical, and laser treatment for various retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases. Since 1991, our dedicated team of skilled physicians has effectively treated conditions like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. We also provide comprehensive low-vision care to assist patients in managing their visual health.
Our objective is to provide you with excellent care and support on your path to clearer vision. If you’re ready to improve your eyesight, reach out to Center for Retina and Macular Disease in The Villages today to book your appointment. We are here to help you see the world more clearly.