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Laser Retinopexy - Retinal Tear - Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope

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Laser Retinopexy - Retinal Tear - Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope

Laser Retinopexy is an in-office laser procedure which is typically performed with topical anesthesia (eye drops). The procedure is performed using a machine called a laser indirect ophthalmoscope which essentially looks like a mining helmet with a laser attached to it. Topical anesthesia (eye drops) are applied to the eye to decrease discomfort.

The ophthalmologist then examines the eye to determine where laser will be applied. It is important for patients to follow directions in regards to where their ophthalmologist asks them to look with the eye not being lasered. This helps the doctor apply laser therapy to the intended areas and avoid misplaced laser spots. It is also helpful for patients to avoid leaning, pulling back, or turning their head during the procedure. Keeping the eye open that is not being lasered also makes it much easier for the treating physician to apply laser therapy safely.

Patients perceive laser as bright flashes of light. Many patients experience no or very little discomfort. There are some patients who find laser therapy to be very uncomfortable; There are other anesthesia options for such patients.

A typical laser treatment may take anywhere between 5 and 10 minutes, but is patient dependent. The lens is removed from the surface of the eye after the procedure. Patients will notice that the vision is dark and they will often ask if their eye is open or closed. The vision returns to about 90% of normal within 30 minutes following the procedure. The rest of the vision typically will return by the next day.

The eye will usually feel sore after the procedure. Tylenol is typically all that is needed for pain. Some patients may experience sensitivity to light that lasts a few days and resolves on its own. No eye patch or eye shield is required. Patients may return to work and resume normal activities unless otherwise specified by your doctor.

The risks of performing this procedure is that it will cause a decrease in peripheral vision. In my experience, patients do not notice a change. 

Retinopexia láser - Desgarro retiniano - Oftalmoscopio indirecto con láser

La retinopexia con láser es un procedimiento láser en el consultorio que generalmente se realiza con anestesia tópica (gotas para los ojos). El procedimiento se realiza usando una máquina llamada oftalmoscopio indirecto con láser que esencialmente se parece a un casco de minería con un láser conectado. La anestesia tópica (gotas para los ojos) se aplica al ojo para disminuir las molestias.

El oftalmólogo luego examina el ojo para determinar dónde se aplicará el láser. Es importante que los pacientes sigan las instrucciones con respecto a dónde su oftalmólogo les pide que miren con el ojo sin láser. Esto ayuda al médico a aplicar la terapia con láser en las áreas previstas y a evitar los puntos de láser fuera de lugar. También es útil para los pacientes evitar inclinarse, retroceder o girar la cabeza durante el procedimiento. Mantener el ojo abierto que no está siendo láser también hace que sea mucho más fácil para el médico tratante aplicar la terapia con láser de manera segura.

Los pacientes perciben el láser como destellos brillantes de luz. Muchos pacientes experimentan poca o ninguna molestia. Hay algunos pacientes que consideran que la terapia con láser es muy incómoda; Existen otras opciones de anestesia para tales pacientes.

Un tratamiento con láser típico puede tomar entre 5 y 10 minutos, pero depende del paciente. La lente se retira de la superficie del ojo después del procedimiento. Los pacientes notarán que la visión es oscura y a menudo preguntarán si su ojo está abierto o cerrado. La visión vuelve a aproximadamente el 90% de lo normal dentro de los 30 minutos posteriores al procedimiento. El resto de la visión generalmente regresará al día siguiente.

El ojo generalmente sentirá dolor después del procedimiento. Tylenol es típicamente todo lo que se necesita para el dolor. Algunos pacientes pueden experimentar sensibilidad a la luz que dura unos días y se resuelve por sí sola. No se requiere parche o protector para los ojos. Los pacientes pueden regresar al trabajo y reanudar sus actividades normales a menos que su médico especifique lo contrario.

El riesgo de realizar este procedimiento es que causará una disminución en la visión periférica. En mi experiencia, los pacientes no notan un cambio. 

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This information was created by Dr. Evan Dunn and Dr. Sanket Shah, both practicing retina specialists. This information does not constitute a consent for treatment nor establish a patient-doctor relationship between the patient, Eye Know More, Dr. Evan Dunn, or Dr. Sanket Shah.

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