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What is Laser retinopexy?

Category: Procedures

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Laser retinopexy surgery can be used to treat certain types of retinal detachments. A laser is applied around the retinal tear and over a few weeks, scar tissue forms and creates a scar, which forms a tight seal between the retina and the underlying tissue.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Vitreous detachment 1 1
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 0
None 0

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Laser retinopexy

Side effect Patients Percentage
Eye floaters 1
Eye pain 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 1
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 1
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