Reducing the Power of Spectacle Using Laser

How does the Exciter Laser Work? An exciter laser is a laser that works on the surface of the eye. The exciter laser refractive procedure (also called corneal sculpting) corrects refractive errors by altering the shape of the cornea. Ultraviolet light from the exciter laser hits the cornea surface and removes or ablates some corneal [...]

Argon Laser Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy

Argon Laser Therapy to seal the hemorrhages in cases of retinopathy of diabetes is a useful procedure. It is performed as an outdoor procedure after full control of diabetes. The argon laser machine is fully automated to deliver laser beam shots on the retina to weld the leak of blood from the blood vessels. The [...]

Laser for Diabetes-affected Eye

Diabetes is a disease that produces hemorrhages in the retinal blood vessels. It is called diabetic retinopathy. The eye is affected after a prolonged duration of diabetes of about 10 to 12 years. And more so if it is not strictly controlled. It is also true that presence of high blood pressure with diabetes together [...]

How Does Laser Work on Myopic Eyes?

In simple words, laser is used to reduce the thickness of the centre of cornea by the process of oxidation, which is called by the eye specialist as ‘ablation’ (see diagram). The steps of the procedure in brief are as under: Local eye drops are given four or six times. The person is fully conscious [...]

Laser in Glaucoma

It is an extremely important non-invasive procedure for eyes with raised pressure (intraocular tension) in glaucoma. It is called jhanmar in Gujarati, kalapani in Hindu and Urdu. The laser beam makes an artificial hole and opening in the blocked passages of circulation to restore normal flow.

Laser in Diseases of Retina and Vitreous

The most common diseases of retina and vitreous where laser procedure is required are discussed in what follows. A hole or break in the normal layer of retina “diagram of the anatomy of eye) which is the most vital component of visual function of eye and is connect to the brain by an optic nerve. [...]