photocoagulation
noun
pho·to·co·ag·u·la·tion
ˌfō-tə-kō-ˌa-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
: a surgical process of coagulating tissue by means of a precisely oriented high-energy light source (such as a laser)
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Laser Surgery Before the development of anti-VEGF injections, laser surgery called laser photocoagulation was the primary means of treating AMD.
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Milder versions of laser photocoagulation: This type of procedure targets the ciliary body and stops it from producing so much fluid.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, Cpt, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Milder versions of laser photocoagulation: This type of procedure targets the ciliary body and stops it from producing so much fluid.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, Cpt, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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“Photocoagulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photocoagulation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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photocoagulation
noun
pho·to·co·ag·u·la·tion
-kō-ˌag-yə-ˈlā-shən
: a surgical process of coagulating tissue by means of a precisely oriented high-energy light source (as a laser beam)
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