Eye Department at MBAL-Pazardzhik Now Equipped with High-Tech Retinal Laser

The eye department at MBAL-Pazardzhik is equipped with a high-tech retinal laser – the first such device installed in a hospital in the Pazardzhik region.

Doctors emphasize that this is the most gentle green laser for the retina, primarily intended for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy. This disease develops in patients with diabetes and can lead to serious complications, including retinal detachment and complete blindness.

Using the laser, pathological blood vessels are destroyed, thereby reducing the tension on the retina and the risk of detachment. This allows for the treatment of the disease before severe damage occurs, thus helping to preserve vision.

In addition to treating diabetic retinopathy, this device is used for the prevention of retinal detachment and peripheral retinal degenerations. Specialists explain that in cases of early detachment, the laser can protect central vision through so-called area shielding of the affected zone.

The procedure is performed outpatient with local anesthesia applied via eye drops. Patients feel light impulses, with no pain or discomfort. Only the damaged areas are treated, with healthy retinal tissue preserved as much as possible.

The treatment is also suitable for children over 5 years old.

Dr. Donyo Donchev, head of the department, emphasizes that timely diagnosis of diabetes is crucial, as the disease is often detected at a later stage and causes serious eye problems.

The introduction of this equipment is part of the hospital’s efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment, aiming for earlier disease detection and preservation of patients’ vision.

Source: pa1-media.bg