Laser Photocoagulation
 Custom Search Laser photocoagulation therapy is used only to treat wet macular degeneration. It was the only wet macular degeneration treatment available up until 2000. The purpose of this therapy is to delay further loss of vision. It does not restore lost vision. It is a procedure in which the ophthalmologist cauterizes the leaky blood vessels under the macula. The heat from the laser beam actually burns a tiny scar in the macula, which causes a small blind spot. The Benefits of Laser Photocoagulation√ Quick - takes a fraction of a second to work√ Painless - surprisingly, the retina has no pain nerve endings; may cause some slight discomfort √ Can be performed in your ophthalmologist's office √ No down time - you can leave the office and resume your daily activities √ Delays vision loss by 70% of those who receive it
The Disadvantages of Laser Photocoagulation
√ Does not restore vision - no current therapy does √ Blind spot occurs where the laser beam burns a tiny scar in the macula √ Temporary - 50% of those treated experience recurrent bleeding
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