“Can laser eye surgery fix retinal tear?”
I was diagnosed with a retinal tear. Can laser eye surgery fix retinal tear?
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Yes of course. It's ideal and easy and safe. It's called laser photocoagulation. With typical anesthesia, it can be done in a Dr's office.
Tears in the retina are like a rip in the wallpaper. Treatment with laser or freezing "cryopexy" is often promptly performed to lessen the risk of a retina detachment - the equivalent to the wallpaper coming off the wall. Retinal detachment repair is usually successful but much more complicated. See a retinal specialist as soon as possible to get the laser and avoid the retina detachment. If one eye is involved, the other is at risk also. *James* James M. Maisel, M.D. *Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Humanitarian of the Year 2017* *Co-Chair 5th World Diabetes Congress 2017* *Anton Banko Small Incision Surgery Award 2019* *Congressional Recognition Award, 2019* *Gift of Sight Award 2019* *Founder and CEO* *Retina Group of New York* *www.rgony.com <http://www.rgony.com>* *516-238-3837*
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