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Flashes after laser coagulation
Laser coagulation of retina was done prior to cataract surgery of one eye, since there were small tears or holes in that eye. Prior to laser coagulation there were no symptoms, but 2 days after that flashes started. They went down in frequency and cataract surgery was done after 5 weeks. Flashes started again after 3 days and went down but come occasionally even after 11 months. Cataract surgery successful with vision 6/6 (and a few letters in 6/5) Now I am advised to have laser coagulation for the other eye which is due for cataract surgery. There are no symptoms other than cataract in the eye due for surgery. I am confused about this due to the experience with the other eye. What are the risks and advantages of laser coagulation prior to cataract surgery? Can I go for cataract surgery without laser coagulation?
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