Photocoagulation

[K_lee100]

Hello, I'm only 28 years old and had photocoagulation done on both eyes recently as I was told I had "holes" in my retina. Since having the surgery my left pupil is now bigger than the right and I have lots of floaters in my right eye. The opthalmologist who performed the surgery says my floaters will eventually go away and my pupil is not a result of the laser. Are these common effects from this surgery and are there additional risks that I haven't been made aware of? Thanks

[protterkkkkkkker]

yes me too.. hesust had my laser last week,, and i experienced weird flashes....ive never experienced this  before, but after the laser , it is frequently showing..hmmp my doctor said its normal to have flashes for 2 - 3 weeks and soon it will eventually stop.. lets seeee. im not that convinced that this is nnormal

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You should discuss your symptoms with your Eye MD surgeon.
JCHMD

[blinkingblanket465]

Hi,

I also developed a large floater in my right eye, as well as a flash of light in my left eye after laser photocoagulation for retinal holes.  I was asymptomatic prior to the laser treatments.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

1. Floaters are not common after lasers BUT laser is often done for conditions that cause floaters such as retinal holes, tears, detachments or bleeding in the eye as for example diabetic neuropathy.
2. Temporary or permanent dilations of the pupil (partial or complete) CAN occure after laser treatment if a hole is located over the nerves to the pupil in which case they can be damaged by the laser. It should be noted that  these nerves are not visible to the physician treating.

JCH MD