Lasers have long been used to treat eye diseases.  Though largely unsuccessful as primary treatment for intraocular cancers, laser continues to play an important role in ophthalmic oncology care. This podcast presents the history of ophthalmic laser treatment as well as a disease by disease analysis of its efficacy. Herein, is described its use to successfully treat subretinal neovascularization, exudative retinal detachment, retinoblastoma, and retinal capillary hemangioma. Clearly, laser therapy continues to play a role in ophthalmic oncology care.

Paul T. Finger, MD, FACS The New York Eye Cancer Center 115 East 61st Street New York City, New York, USA 10065

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