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Originally Posted by belyro  In my case, the laser treatments for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy were not to cauterize bleeders, they were essentially to kill off the less important parts of my retina so that these parts wouldn't need as much oxygen, and the oxygen in my eye can be directed to the important central part of my eye (i.e. the macula). This is why people who have this type of laser treatment often lose some of their peripheral vision. The result of the treatment, if all goes well, is that the brain sees that the macula is getting enough oxygen and stops sending signals to produce new (weak) blood vessels - i.e. proliferation. |
Thanks Bethany... I am so glad you did clarify this. I was only going by what little I know and I was hoping someone who knew more would jump in. I realised even as I wrote the above that it sounded clinical and all too simple... not really doing justice to the reality or seriousness of retinopathy at all. I learned from what you have shared as well. Thanks and to John as well
