Presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting; May 2011; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Salvetti P, Rosen JM, Reichel E. [healio.com]

In this presentation, Dr. Harper discusses about various retinal conditions where laser can be used. Lecturer: Dr. [cybersight.org]

“Focal” laser is presently the treatment of choice for diabetic macular edema. "Focal" Laser Treatment to Treat Microaneurysms A small lens is placed on the surface of the eye. [retinaeyedoctor.com]

Mean best-corrected visual acuity increased, on average, by about 9 letters by 3 months, and no study reported a decrease in acuity below presentation. [journals.lww.com]

As a result, new vessels do not develop and any already present may go away. The results of scatter laser are usually apparent after a few weeks. The main risk of laser treatment is a burn to the fovea, which could permanently damage central vision. [retinadoctor.com.au]

• Retinal Pigmentation

  Recent experimental research with new laser devices using much shorter pulse duration has shown that photoreceptor damage can be greatly reduced and the retinal pigment epithelium selectively targeted, hence the term selective retinal pigment epithelium [clinicaltrials.gov]

  No retinal complications were observed with the various forms of NRT used, but six patients in two studies with micropulse laser experienced pigmentary changes in the retinal pigment epithelium attributed to excessive laser settings. [journals.lww.com]

  It is a very high-energy bright light that, when directed and focussed on to a retina, is absorbed by the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). [retinadoctor.com.au]

  Microfractures within this layer, while enabling migrating cells of various kinds to penetrate into the inner collagenous zone, did not prevent complete regeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). [jamanetwork.com]

  Laser treatment causes thermal damage, particularly at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). [healio.com]

• Retinal Scar

  Silicone oil may be used if the retina has been detached for a long time or retinal scarring is present. Laser or freezing treatment is used to seal the retinal tears. [visioneyeinstitute.com.au]

  Trauma and Retinal Scar derekl: I was hit in the eye as a child 30 years ago, resulting in a torn retina and subsequent scar, leaving a large center blind spot. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

  Since, the temperature rise is insufficient to cause ancillary damage to the surrounding retinal tissue it minimizes scarring to the extent that laser spots are generally undetectable on ophthalmic and angiographic examination. [12] The other development [ijo.in]

• Retinal Lesion

  Marshall J, Mellerio HJ (1968) Histology of retinal lesions produced with Q-switched lasers. Exp Eye Res 7:225–230 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 42. Marshall J, Mellerio HJ (1976) Laser irradiation of retinal tissue. [link.springer.com]

  […] energy and duration constant, the size of the ensuing retinal lesion was governed by the duty cycle. [ijo.in]

[…] and dosimetry control when compared with single shot treatments. [jerrytaneyesurgery.com]

Laser Treatment What to Expect Modern retinal surgery has benefited enormously from the introduction of laser treatments. The vast majority of applications to retinal surgery involve the use of lasers, which produce visible light. [retinaldiagnostic.com]

A repeat treatment is necessary in some patients. Although this treatment shows some promise, it has not yet been proven to be effective in a clinical trial. [njretina.com]

Related Links Retinal Laser Treatment Intravitreal Injections Retinal Laser Treatment Thermal laser Thermal laser is used to treat retinal tears and some cases of diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusions that have non-perfused retinal blood vessels. [retinalconsultants-sc.com]

Laser treatment causes thermal damage, particularly at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). [healio.com]

Treatment and prognosis If a retinal tear is diagnosed promptly before it progresses to retinal detachment, the prognosis is extremely good. Retinal tears are typically treated with laser or a freezing procedure ( cryotherapy ). [asrs.org]

Until the early 20th century, the prognosis for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment was very poor, and no effective treatments were available. [en.wikipedia.org]

Without knowing more details about your vision, surgery, and nature of detachment, I can’t address your question regarding your visual prognosis. janophelia: I had a detached retina reattached recently. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

CSCR remains an idiopathic disorder without a definitive etiology. Many cases of CSCR resolve after a period of observation without any treatment. [nationalretina.com]

Wolbarsht ML, Landers MB, Stefansson E (1981) Vasodilatation and the etiology of diabetic retinopathy: a new model. Ophthalmic Surg 12:104–107 PubMed Google Scholar 80. [link.springer.com]

The pathophysiology of CSC has, been thought to involve multiple etiologies and mechanisms that ultimately lead to widespread hyperdynamic and hyperpermeable choroidal circulation. [33], [34] The conventional laser treatment debrides the RPE at the site [ijo.in]

Does the management protocol change in cases of unknown etiology? What are the specific indications for surgical intervention? Alex_Yuan,_MD. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

"Epidemiological study of nontraumatic phakic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment". Ophthalmic Res. 32 (5): 237–39. doi : 10.1159/000055619. PMID 10971186. ^ Li X (2003). [en.wikipedia.org]

The pathophysiology of CSC has, been thought to involve multiple etiologies and mechanisms that ultimately lead to widespread hyperdynamic and hyperpermeable choroidal circulation. [33], [34] The conventional laser treatment debrides the RPE at the site [ijo.in]

This is called Pan Retinal Photocoagulation and is highly effective in preventing severe visual loss due to recurrent bleeding in the vitreous. [craigfernmd.com]

This is called pan retinal photocoagulation and is highly effective in preventing severe visual loss due to diabetic retinopathy. [laretinasurgeon.com]

Laser treatment can often prevent severe vision loss by making these new vessels disappear. [nylasergroup.com]

If, however, the retina has torn but has not yet detached, laser can be done to prevent the retina from detaching. [iowaretina.com]

This can prevent severe visual loss. [eyecairo.net]