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Using light energy to perform protein coagulation of the retinal periphery and macula to treat fundus diseases.
*Patients who wish to undergo laser treatment should consult with a doctor.
Laser Iridotomy
Laser Iridotomy (LI) is a surgical procedure of making a hole in the iris to improve the flow of aqueous humor, and is the main treatment of angle closure glaucoma.
In angle closure glaucoma, the flow of aqueous humor gets slower because the space between the iris and the lens is narrow. As a result, the pressure of the aqueous humor pushes the iris forward (toward the cornea), blocking the corner angle.
It leads the increase of intraocular pressure. As people age, the flow of aqueous humor becomes even more difficult because the lens becomes larger.
Laser iridotomy is a procedure in which the iris is punctured with a laser to prevent blockage or, in the event of an attack, to release the blockage and reduce intraocular pressure.
Applicable diseases
Target diseases for laser therapy include
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (diabetic retinopathy) is divided into three stages of progression based on the condition of the retina and other factors.
Retinal Rupture
A retinal tear is a break in the retina that can cause retinal detachment if it progresses.
Comment from Dr. Naoko Endo
Our clinic has introduced a Pattern Scan Laser system.
What is a Pattern Scan Laser?
Compared with conventional retinal laser systems, the Pattern Scan Laser enables treatment that is faster, less painful, and less invasive to the retina.
This advanced laser uses a new pulse delivery system. While conventional laser apply a single laser spot with each pulse, the Pattern Scan Laser can deliver multiple laser spots with a single activation, allowing the treatment to be completed in a short time.
By using short-duration, high-power laser pulses, it maintains the effectiveness of conventional laser treatment while minimizing retinal damage and reducing discomfort during the procedure.
Our clinic is committed to providing the highest standard of care by actively incorporating the latest medical technologies.
Comment from Dr. Shinkawa
Our clinic has introduced the latest retinal laser technology.
With conventional laser treatment, each laser pulse typically lasted 0.2 seconds. The new laser reduces the pulse duration to 0.02 seconds—just one-tenth as long.
At the same time, the laser power has been increased by two to three times. As a result, the total energy delivered is lower, allowing the retina to be treated almost instantaneously while having minimal impact on the pain-sensitive tissues beneath the retina.
This means that patients experience significantly less pain during treatment.
In addition, the laser can treat multiple areas with a single activation, greatly reducing the overall treatment time.
Retinal laser treatment no longer has to be something patients fear.
Many patients who have experienced both the conventional and the new laser have commented:
"I wish this laser had been available much earlier."
