Laser treatment for ophthalmic pathology in the Far East of Russia

Abstract

Laser technologies are increasingly used in medicine for treating various clinical conditions. In this article, we aim to review the evolution of laser ophthalmic therapy and its current prevalence in the Far East of Russia. Laser coagulation of the retina is recognized as a highly effective noninvasive treatment for diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, some types of peripheral retinal degeneration, post-thrombotic retinopathy, retinoschisis, local retinal detachment, and retinal ruptures. Laser therapy reduces the probability of low vision and blindness in patients. The efficacy, accessibility, as well as the absence of complications, make laser treatment methods attractive for patients.