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laser photocoagulation

my husband is 28 was diagnosed in dubai with retinal tear and peripheral degeneration done prophylaxis laser photocoagulation 360 on 3rd of february in left eye
am in uk now seen today by the ophthalmologist retinal specialist  he thought it was not tear but told me that the laser is controversy in his case , ,, literally am bit worried ..otherwise everything is ok
DR. in dubai though it was necessary because family history of blindness ( his mother) but don't know her condition
he have no flash or floaters
thanks
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Thank you Dr. O.  So i shouldnt worry about it
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Usually, only acute retinal tears are treated.

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