Retinal laser surgery is a procedure that uses focused laser light to treat a variety of retinal conditions, such as retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. The laser helps to create scar tissue or seal retinal tears, preventing further fluid leakage or detachment, and stabilizing the retina.

Laser surgery is often used to treat diabetic retinopathy by targeting abnormal blood vessels or to prevent retinal detachment by sealing retinal tears. It can also be used to treat macular edema and other retinal disorders.

Retinal laser surgery is minimally invasive and performed on an outpatient basis, with recovery times depending on the extent of the procedure.