The key to treating a retinal tear is to treat quickly...before a retinal detachment occurs.Retinal tears develop as a result of pulling by the vitreous on the retina. If a tear is detected before fluid collects under the retina (a "retinal detachment") then thermal laser is used to surround the tear. Each laser burn...over a period of about 2 weeks...forms a small scar...this collection of scars "spot welds" the retina and seals the tear...preventing the progression to a retinal detachment.
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