Common procedures
Ophthalmic laser treatment
Performed in Ophthalmology.
What is it?
Ophthalmic laser uses a very precise beam of light to treat certain areas of the eye, especially the retina. It can shrink or destroy abnormal structures or create small planned scars. It is used for several retina conditions.
What to expect
The session is short and is usually done with numbing eye drops, without a hospital stay. The number of sessions depends on each situation.
General information that does not replace your doctor’s advice or the instructions given before a test.
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