If you’re dealing with retinal conditions that impact your vision, laser eye surgery might be the solution you need. This advanced treatment can help to preserve and improve your vision.

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What is Laser Eye Surgery?

Laser eye surgery involves the use of focused light beams to treat a variety of retinal conditions. These procedures are designed to either seal retinal tears, reduce abnormal blood vessels, or improve the overall health of your retina. At the Center for Retina and Macular Disease, our specialists utilize state-of-the-art laser technologies to provide precise and effective treatment, helping you achieve the best possible outcomes.

In addition to treating retinal issues, laser eye surgery can also include laser vision correction, where a laser beam reshapes the corneal tissue to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness (difficulty seeing distant objects), farsightedness, and astigmatism (a condition causing blurred vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea).

Our laser eye surgery options at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease include:

• Laser Retinopexy: A laser treatment that creates small burns around a retinal tear to seal it and prevent retinal detachment.
• Laser Panretinal Photocoagulation: A laser procedure that treats abnormal blood vessels in the retina, often used for diabetic retinopathy.
• Grid or Focal Laser: A targeted laser treatment used to treat leaking blood vessels in the retina, particularly in cases of macular edema.
• Micropulse Laser: A gentler form of laser therapy that delivers energy in shorter pulses to treat retinal conditions with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
• Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne: A treatment that combines a light-activated drug with laser light to selectively target and destroy abnormal blood vessels in the retina.

If you wear contact lenses or glasses, refractive surgery options such as LASIK eye surgery might offer a long-term solution, improving your vision by adjusting how light rays focus on the retina.

Each technique is tailored to target specific retinal problems, ensuring you receive the most effective care possible.

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Benefits of Treatment

The benefits of laser eye surgery at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease can include:

• 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

Additionally, patients might experience improvements in vision clarity, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.

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Are You a Candidate?

You might be a candidate for laser eye surgery if you have been diagnosed with:

• 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

Laser eye surgery is often recommended when these conditions are affecting your vision and other treatments have not been successful.

What to Expect

When you visit the Center for Retina and Macular Disease for laser eye surgery, our eye surgeon will first conduct a thorough eye examination to evaluate your specific condition. We’ll take the time to discuss your symptoms and review your medical history. Through a personalized approach, we’ll create a procedure specific to your unique needs.

To ensure your comfort throughout the procedure, we’ll administer eye drops to numb the area around your eye. Depending on the laser treatment that’s most suitable for your condition, our eye surgeon will use advanced laser technology to accurately address the targeted areas of your retina. The entire process is designed to be quick and minimally invasive, often completed within just a few minutes.

Following the surgery, we’ll provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions. These guidelines typically include the use of eye drops to reduce the risk of infection and inflammation, helping you to recover smoothly. Our team is dedicated to making sure you feel informed and supported at every step of your treatment.

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Potential Risks

Like any medical procedure, laser eye surgery carries some risks. These might include temporary vision changes, increased intraocular pressure, retinal detachment, and infection. Our skilled team at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease takes every precaution to minimize these risks and ensure the best possible outcomes for your treatment.

Do You Need To Meet with an Eye Specialist?

If you experience any of the below, a member of our team can evaluate your eye and determine the appropriate next steps for treatment:

• 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 the Center for Retina and Macular Disease

At the Center for Retina and Macular Disease, our team specializes in the medical, surgical, and laser treatment of retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases. Since 1991, our talented group of highly skilled physicians has been delivering effective treatment for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataract surgery, and more. We also offer comprehensive low-vision care.

Our goal is to provide you with exceptional care and support on your journey to better vision. If you’re ready to take the next step towards enhancing your vision, contact the Center for Retina and Macular Disease today to schedule your appointment. Let us help you see the world more clearly.

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