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My ophthalmologist did not know about VeinGogh treatment. Please guide me on this.
Query: Hello doctor, I wonder why the Vein Gogh treatment has not been utilized for cosmetic purposes in the sclera of the eye (telangiectasia of the sclera). I have no health problems. I have seen an opthalmologist, and he said my eyes were in perfect health. However, he did not know anything about the Ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vein Gogh treatment is done for dilated vessels over the skin but not for eye vessels. Vein Gogh treatment involves applying heat to break and cause shrinkage of the dilated blood vessel. This is not done in the eyes because of side effects of rising temperature caus... Read Full »
Is VeinGogh treatment the right way to treat telangiectasia of the sclera?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it possible to use the VeinGogh treatment on the sclera of the eye to remove permanently the dilated blood vessels (telangiectasia of the sclera)? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. VeinGogh treatment is usually used to treat varicose veins where the veins are dilated on the legs. This technique is not used for the treatment of scleral veins. The recommended way is an evaluation to find out the underlying cause and set the treatment option accordin... Read Full »