Other problems with retinal blood vessels
Laser treatment may also be used for ocular problems caused by abnormal blood vessels.
How Do I Get Ready for a Laser Treatment?
Here’s what you need to know to prepare for your laser session:
Before Your Appointment:
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Eat normally. You can have your meals as usual. Feel free to bring a small snack if you think you’ll need one
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Take all your regular medications, including your eye drops, unless your doctor tells you otherwise
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Bring your medications or a list of them with you to your appointment
What to Bring:
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A pair of sunglasses. Your eyes will be sensitive to light after the treatment, especially if it’s sunny outside
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A responsible adult to come with you and drive you home. You will not be able to drive yourself after the treatment
Where to Go:
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The laser treatment takes place at the Eye Centre on the 3rd floor of the Pasqua Hospital
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Plan to be at the Centre for about 2 hours
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You will be asked to sign a consent form before your procedure
What Will Happen After Laser Treatment?
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Blurry Vision: The eye drops used to dilate your pupils will make your vision blurry. This is normal and should improve within 3 to 4 hours
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Keep Taking Your Medications: Continue using your regular eye drops and other medications unless your doctor tells you otherwise
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Do Not Drive: You should not drive for the rest of the day after your laser treatment
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Activity Restrictions: Your eye surgeon will let you know if there are any activities you should avoid
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Watch for Warning Signs: Contact your eye doctor right away if you have:
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Sudden loss of vision
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Severe pain in your eye
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306-949-2028
3156 Avonhurst Drive, Regina Sask. S4R 3J7
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Laser Treatments
What is Laser Treatment?
Laser treatment uses a strong, focused beam of light to treat certain diseases of the retina.
The retina is a thin, delicate layer at the back of your eye. It’s where light is turned into signals that your brain uses to help you see.
Laser treatment is not meant to improve your vision, but it can help to:
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Keep the vision you currently have
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Prevent further vision loss
Your eye doctor will decide if laser treatment is the right option for your condition.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can cause 2 types of damage to the retina.
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Leaking from small blood vessels causes swelling. If the swelling happens in the centre of your vision, it can cause blurred vision. Laser treatments may be used to stop the leakage
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Blood vessels are blocked are blocked and new blood vessels grow into the eye, where they may break and bleed. Laser treatment is used to stop the blood vessels from growing and lower the risk of vision loss
What is Laser Treatment?
Laser treatment uses a strong, focused beam of light to treat certain diseases of the retina.
The retina is a thin, delicate layer at the back of your eye. It’s where light is turned into signals that your brain uses to help you see.
Laser treatment is not meant to improve your vision, but it can help to:
-
Keep the vision you currently have
-
Prevent further vision loss
Your eye doctor will decide if laser treatment is the right option for your condition.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can cause 2 types of damage to the retina:
-
Leaking from small blood vessels causes swelling. If the swelling happens in the center of your vision, it can cause blurred vision. Laser treatments may be used to stop the leakage
-
Blood vessels are blocked and new blood vessels grow into the eye, where they may break and bleed. Laser treatment is used to stop the blood vessels from growing and lower the risk of vision loss
Other problems with retinal blood vessels
Laser treatment may also be used for ocular problems caused by abnormal blood vessels.
How Do i Get Ready for a Laser Treatment?
Here’s what you need to know to prepare for your laser session:
Before Appointement:
-
Eat normally. You can have your meals as usual. Feel free to bring a small snack if you think you’ll need one
-
Take all your regular medications, including your eye drops, unless your doctor tells you otherwise
-
Bring your medications or a list of them with you to your appointment
What to Bring:
-
A pair of sunglasses. Your eyes will be sensitive to light after the treatment, especially if it’s sunny outside
-
A responsible adult to come with you and drive you home. You will not be able to drive yourself after the treatment
Where to Go:
-
The laser treatment takes place at the Eye Centre on the 3rd floor of the Pasqua Hospital.
-
Plan to be at the Centre for about 2 hours.
-
You will be asked to sign a consent form before your procedure.
How Do i Get Ready for a Laser Treatment:
-
Blurry Vision: The eye drops used to dilate your pupils will make your vision blurry. This is normal and should improve within 3 to 4 hours
-
Keep Taking Your Medications: Continue using your regular eye drops and other medications unless your doctor tells you otherwise
-
Do Not Drive: You should not drive for the rest of the day after your laser treatment
-
Activity Restrictions: Your eye surgeon will let you know if there are any activities you should avoid
-
Watch for Warning Signs: Contact your eye doctor right away if you have:
-
Sudden loss of vision
-
Severe pain in your eye
-
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306-949-2028
eyesurgeonsofregina@gmail.com
3156 Avonhurst Drive, Regina Sask. S4R 3J7
Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.