Understanding when and why you might need retinal laser treatment can be intimidating, but the procedure is often the most effective way to prevent permanent vision loss. At Beacon Retina, we focus on clinical transparency—using detailed anatomical models like the one Dr. Wang is showing here to explain exactly how laser therapy works to stabilize the retina and protect your sight.
When is Retinal Laser Treatment Necessary?
Repairing Retinal Tears: Laser therapy (photocoagulation) acts like a "spot weld" to secure the retina to the back of the eye, preventing a full detachment.
Treating Diabetic Retinopathy: Lasers can shrink abnormal, leaking blood vessels that cause swelling and blurred vision.
Managing Macular Edema: Precision laser application helps reduce fluid buildup in the central part of the retina to preserve detail vision.
Addressing Retinal Vein Occlusions: Helping to control the complications that arise when blood flow is blocked within the eye.
Retinal laser procedures are typically performed right here in our office; they are non-invasive, require no incisions, and most patients return to their normal activities the very next day. If you’ve noticed new floaters, flashes of light, or blurred patches in your vision, it’s important to have a specialist evaluation.
