When you can’t see the world clearly,
it’s hard to function in it with ease. Laser surgery may often have more advantages
than nonlaser surgery- more ease, less costs, no or minimal discomfort, faster
return to work, and improved or stabilized vision. Lasers work best in the early stages of a
condition, so early diagnosis and treatment is recommended.
Glaucoma- Laser surgery can prevent severe
vision loss due to glaucoma, especially for people over 40. Open
Angle glaucoma is chronic; vision may look normal or progress to total
blindness. Fluid can’t drain out of the
eye and abnormally high pressure results.
The high pressure gradually destroys optic nerve fibers and sight. When medication can’t control intraocular
pressure, laser surgery may be recommended. Closed Angle glaucoma is acute;
blocked fluid may cause rapid pressure increase, which may result in severe
pain and permanent vision loss. The
laser enlarges the drainage openings in the eye which allows fluid to drain, may
reduce pressure, relieve pain, and stabilize vision. A second treatment may be
needed.
After Cataract Surgery- after cataract surgery some
patients may experience vision loss within months or several years due to clouding of the posterior capsule
(behind the intraocular lens). Vision is
reduced and fuzzy. The laser opens the
capsule by making a tiny opening, lets in light, and may restore full vision
promptly and dramatically.
Laser surgery has been one of the great advances in treating
eye disease. The success of laser
surgery depends on the type of eye disorder.
In most situations, laser surgery helps prevent further loss of vision and may provide great improvement in
vision.
To find out if laser eye surgery is right for you, give our office a
call: 803-794-0000. Our Doctors will discuss the risks and
benefits that laser treatment can offer you.
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