Retinal Laser Treatment in Ranchi
Advanced retinal laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and vascular conditions — performed by Dr. Dibya Prabha, Fellowship-trained Retina Specialist, at Neurovision Clinic.
What is Retinal Laser Treatment (Laser Photocoagulation)?
Retinal laser treatment, medically known as laser photocoagulation, is a therapeutic procedure that uses a precisely focused beam of high-energy light to treat specific retinal conditions. The laser creates microscopic, controlled thermal burns on the retina, which seal leaking blood vessels, create a barrier around retinal tears to prevent retinal detachment, or reduce abnormal blood vessel growth (neovascularization). Different types of retinal laser include focal/grid laser for diabetic macular edema, pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, laser retinopexy for retinal tears, and laser for retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Dibya Prabha, with her Retina & Vitreous fellowship training from LVP Eye Institute Hyderabad, performs retinal laser treatments with precision and clinical expertise at Neurovision Clinic, Ranchi.
Why is Retinal Laser Treatment (Laser Photocoagulation) Done?
- •Treat proliferative diabetic retinopathy — reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and prevent vitreous hemorrhage
- •Seal retinal tears or holes — create a barrier that prevents retinal detachment
- •Treat diabetic macular edema — focal/grid laser reduces fluid leakage in the macula
- •Manage retinal vein occlusion complications — reduce macular edema and neovascularization
- •Treat retinopathy of prematurity in premature infants
- •Seal leaking blood vessels in various retinal vascular conditions
How Retinal Laser Treatment (Laser Photocoagulation) is Performed
Preparation
Numbing eye drops are instilled. Special contact lens is placed on the eye (with lubricating gel) to focus the laser beam precisely on the retina. The procedure is performed with you seated at the slit lamp.
Laser Application
Dr. Dibya Prabha delivers laser spots to the targeted areas of the retina. You'll see brief, bright flashes and may feel mild sensation. The number of laser spots ranges from a few dozen (for a retinal tear) to several hundred over multiple sessions (for pan-retinal photocoagulation).
Completion
The contact lens is removed. Your vision will be blurry for a few hours from the bright lights and gel. You can go home immediately. Arrange for someone to drive you if extensive laser was performed.
Follow-up
Dr. Dibya Prabha schedules follow-up visits to assess the laser effect — typically 2–4 weeks after treatment. Additional laser sessions may be needed depending on the condition and response.
How to Prepare
- •No special preparation is needed for most retinal laser procedures
- •If extensive laser (PRP) is planned, arrange for someone to drive you home — your vision will be temporarily blurred
- •Take your regular medications unless instructed otherwise
- •Inform Dr. Prabha of all medications, especially blood thinners (though these usually do not need to be stopped)
- •Bring sunglasses for after the procedure
Related Conditions
Retinal Laser Treatment (Laser Photocoagulation) helps diagnose and monitor these conditions. Explore our condition pages for more detailed information about each.