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NAVILAS Shown To Be More Effective

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On June 15, 2011 @ 5:14 am In Retina | Comments Disabled

Ophthalmology:  I recently discussed a new technology that allows one to overlay a laser pattern on a live fundus image, and then allow the laser to be administered to exactly those points. A study compared this technology to the standard we use now- aiming the laser by hand- and found a much higher accuracy rate of 92% vs. 72%. Too bad it’s too expensive for small practices like mine.


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