Indications The essence of the procedure Benefits Reviews Price
The retina is a thin layer of nerve tissue that is adjacent all over from the outside to the eye choroid and from the inside to the vitreous body. The retina is responsible for color and light perception of the image which is projected on it by refractive areas of the eye (cornea, crystalline lens, vitreous body, intraocular fluid) and converts this image into nerve impulses, and those, in turn, transmit them to the brain.
Все All diseases of the retina are divided into dystrophic, inflammatory, vascular, neoplasm and malformations. Pathology of the retina is one of the major causes of blindness, low vision and visual disability, however, modern ophthalmology quite effectively copes with many kinds of pathological processes in the retina, and the leading role among treatment methods is given rightfully to laser treatments, including laser coagulation.
When is laser coagulation of the retina prescribed?
Laser coagulation is recommended when central and/or peripheral retinal dystrophy, some types of tumors, vascular and inflammatory diseases. In addition, this method is used to prevent progression of dystrophy, retinal detachment and other fundus pathologies with the aim of strengthening the "weak" thinning areas.
For now, laser coagulation is one of the main methods of struggling with "lattice" dystrophy, dystrophy "snail track" type, diabetic changes in the retina, thrombosis of the retinal veins and the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Laser coagulation process
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, using local instillations (drip) anesthesia, which does not lead to strains on the heart, blood vessels and other internal organs. Session of laser coagulation lasts about 15-20 minutes and is well tolerated by most patients of any age and does not impose restrictions on normal life of a person.
The essence of the procedure
During laser exposure, the local temperature rise of the tissue is observed, which leads to clotting (coagulation). The laser allows you to create a tight connection between the choroid and the retina of the eye, which prevents detachment of the latter and prevents further spread of the pathological process. During the surgery a special mirrored lens is installed on the eye, which helps the laser beam to fully penetrate the internal environment of the eye and to precisely localize the area of its impact. The whole procedure is controlled by the surgeon with use of a special microscope.
Advantages
The advantages of laser coagulation of the retina are:
- atraumatic procedure and a minimum of complications (the eyeball will not be opened);
- reduction of the risks of cardiovascular and other complications due to the absence of general anesthesia;
- treatment on an outpatient basis;
- the absence of the recovery period.
Reviews
Marina Matveeva (27 years, insurance specialist)
…for several minutes I only saw bright flashes and that is all. No pain, no cuts and other things associated with the word "operation"…
…after laser coagulation I could give birth by myself, without caesarean section, that was reflected in the conclusion…
The cost of laser coagulation of the retina
The price of the procedure is determined after consultation with laser surgeon: it depends on the diagnosis and extent of intervention required.
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Laser coagulation of the retina (quadrant 1) |
6 000 |
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Sectoral or paravasal laser coagulation (1 session) |
9 000 |
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Panretinal coagulation of the retina of one eye (course of 4 sessions) |
24 000 |
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Coagulation in macular edema of various etiologies of one eye (1 session) |
11 000 |
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Sectoral coagulation in vascular pathology (course of 2-3 sessions) |
15 000 |
УYou can clarify the cost of a procedure by calling 8 (800) 777-38 81 and (499) 322-36-36, or online using the appropriate form on our site, you can also read the section "Prices".
