In ophthalmology, laser coagulation is a fairly popular procedure used for vascular lesions of the eye, tumors, as well as for retinal dystrophies. The presented therapeutic method allows to prevent the development of atrophic and dystrophic processes in the tissues. Laser retinal vapolarization is performed on an outpatient basis. This procedure takes about twenty minutes. After the manipulations, the patient returns home and continues to lead his usual life.
Laser coagulation: principle of action
In the laser zone, the temperature rises sharply, which causes the folding of tissue proteins. Thanks to this method, the operation is bloodless. Laser coagulation is a highly effective and high-precision method that is used to connect (merge) the choroid of the eye with the retina. The progress of the operation is monitored by an experienced specialist using a microscope. All manipulations are performed under local anesthesia, which means that the body does not give in to unnecessary stressful influences. Laser coagulation effective for macular degeneration, angiomatosis, diabetic retinopathy.
The presented methodology is not carried out in the following cases:
- insufficient transparency of the optical media of the eye;
- pronounced dystrophic changes in the fundus ;
- retina rubeosis;
- pronounced epiretinal gliosis.
The cost of the operation varies in a significant price range. It is calculated taking into account the amount of retinal area exposed. The clinic itself plays a key role in this issue, in which laser retinal coagulation is performed. Patient reviews indicate that after the procedure, vision does not improve, but, importantly, does not deteriorate. When choosing a clinic for manipulation, pay attention to the equipment on which the operation will be performed, the qualifications of a specialist, and, of course, the cost.
Today, laser coagulation is used not only to treat retinal pathologies, but also the cervix. The treatment of pseudo-erosion of the cervix is based on the destruction of cylindrical epithelial cells. For its implementation, chemical agents are used, as well as instrumental methods of treatment. The most effective way is laser vapolarization (laser coagulation of the cervix). The main advantage of this method is its accuracy. It is worth noting that the laser beam acts on abnormal cells, and healthy remain outside the area of surgical intervention. All manipulations are carried out under the control of a colposcope. The surgeon regulates not only the direction, but also the depth of penetration of the beam into the tissue of the cervical mucosa. Laser coagulation is a painful procedure, but it is not accompanied by scarring or narrowing of the cervical canal. A significant drawback of the above treatment is its cost. Therefore, gynecologists most often prescribe laser vapolarization to patients in whom cervical abnormalities are poorly treated with medication.