SUBTHRESHOLD MICROPULSE LASER PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE RETINAL DISEASES

摘要

A process for treating an eye to stop or delay the onset or symptoms of retinal diseases includes determining that the eye has a risk for a retinal disease before detectable retinal imaging abnormalities. A laser light beam is generated that provides preventative and protective treatment of the retinal tissue of the eye. At least a portion of the retinal tissue is exposed to the laser light beam without damaging the tissue. The retina may be retreated according to a set schedule or periodically according to the determination that the retina of the patient is to be retreated by monitored visual and/or retinal function or condition.

主权项

1. A therapeutic process for treating an eye to stop or delay the onset or symptoms of retinal diseases, comprising the steps of:
determining that an eye has a risk for a retinal disease before detectable retinal imaging abnormalities; generating a laser light beam that creates sublethal photocoagulation in retinal tissue to provide preventative and protective treatment of the retinal tissue of the eye; and exposing at least a portion of retinal tissue, including at least a portion of the fovea, to the laser light beam without damaging the retinal or foveal tissue.