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What are the alternatives to cervical cryotherapy?
Laser treatment and Loop electrocautery excision procedure (LEEP).
What is the purpose of cryotherapy for cataracts?
The procedure is used to treat cataracts.Cryotherapy is performed to remove the clouding protein matter from the lens. If left untreated, cataracts may eventually cause blindness
What risks are associated with cryotherapy for cataracts?
Narcotic analgesia may be required.significant swelling of the eye and eyelid.Problems after cryotherapy are rare, but can occur and may include infection, bleeding, inflammation.loss of vision, or light flashes.
What preparations are required with cryotherapy for cataracts?
the patient may be asked to skip breakfast.he or she is given eye drops,and perhaps medications to help relax. A local or topical anesthetic is used to make the procedure painless.sterile coverings are placed around the patient's head.
What aftercare is required with cryotherapy for cataracts?
Eyedrops or pills may be given to help healing and to control pressure inside the eye.asked to wear an eye shield or eyeglasses to help protect the eye.is told to avoid rubbing or pressing the eye.and to not lift heavy objects
What is cryotherapy?
application of cold
Why is cryotherapy utilized?
The goal of cryotherapy is to freeze and destroy targeted skin growths while preserving the surrounding skin from injury.
What is the cpt code for cryotherapy?
50593
What are cataracts that develop from other eye diseases called?
Such cataracts are called complicated cataracts.
What is cervical cryotherapy?
Cervical cryotherapy is a procedure which involves freezing an area of abnormal tissue on the cervix. This tissue gradually disappears and the cervix heals.
How long does the cervical cryotherapy procedure last?
Cervical cryotherapy, or freezing, usually lasts about five minutes and causes a slight amount of discomfort.
What are the risks of cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy poses little risk and can be well-tolerated by elderly and other patients who are not good candidates for other surgical procedures.
