Laser photocoagulation helps slow vision loss in people with wet age-related macular degeneration The laser seals leaking blood vessels beneath the macula to prevent further damage While it may cause ...

Laser photocoagulation is a type of eye surgery. It’s not a common way to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but it might be the right choice for some people. Talk to your doctor about ...

Prophylactic argon laser photocoagulation should be used in myopic patients with retinal tears or breaks before those patients undergo LASIK, a study suggests. The authors contend that repairing the ...

Dr. Miller answers the question: 'How Can Photocoagulation Treat AMD?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is photocoagulation, when is it used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Argon laser photocoagulation is a safe alternative to conventional surgical excision for cosmetic pinguecula ...

Retinal tear treatment options include laser therapy, which is known as photocoagulation, and freezing therapy, known as cryopexy, to seal the injury. Both are safe and effective options. The retina, ...