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Although treatments for occlusion itself are limited, surgical treatment of the occlusion provides an option.
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How can retinal artery occlusion be prevented?
Individuals affected by underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, and elevated cholesterol should treat their conditions appropriately
Can laser surgery prevent future retinal detachments?
Laser surgery can help treat a current retinal detachment, but it may not necessarily prevent future detachments. The underlying cause of the detachment, such as a tear or hole in the retina, will influence the overall prognosis and risk of recurrence.
What is endovenous laser therapy used for?
Endovenous laser therapy is used to to treat varicose veins, which are veins that have become engorged due to age or injury and are considered unsightly.
What are some medical conditions treated with low level laser therapy?
"Medical conditions treated with low level laser therapy are sinus pain, back sprains or strains, knee sprains or strains. This type of therapy is also used to treat skin conditions."
What is difference between ozurdex implant and lucentis?
Lucentis is an anti-VegF drug ranibizumab used to treat Wet AMD and macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Ozurdex is a dexamethasone implant used to treat macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) as well as non-infectous posterior segment uveitis. For RVO, the two drugs work differently but Ozurdex is seen to last longer than Lucentis and therefore less frequent injections. Ask your doctor for more details and for which one is right for you.
What conditions is retinal cryopexy used to treat?
retinal breaks or detachments; retinal ischemia (retinal tissue that lacks oxygen); neovascularization (proliferation of blood vessels in the retina); Coats' disease
Can this laser treat cancer?
Laser have been used to treat BPH. They are not generally used to treat cancer.
Does a ruby laser treat blood vessels?
does the ruby laser treat bolld vessels
What does Neutron therapy treat?
Neutron therapy can treat larger tumors than conventional radiation therapy
What is the least painful hemorrhoid treatment?
There are a number of creams available to treat hemorrhoids that are pretty painless and there is also a form of laser therapy that is completely painless but expensive.
What is the treatment of psorise?
The treatment of psoriasis (not psorise) begins with finding out the type of skin disease present. Then, laser therapy, creams, or medications or vitamins are used to treat the problem.
What type of laser treatments are available to treat acne?
There are three main types of laser treatments for acne. Blue light was the first to be approved, Infrared treats mild inflamed acne, and Photopneumatic therapy that removes excess oil from pores.
