How does the EVLT work?
Laser energy damages the vein walls, shrinking them and closing the faulty vein so that blood cannot flow through it. This eliminates vein bulging at its source. The blood from the faulty vein will naturally divert to the many normal veins in the leg. The only minimal complication with EVLT have been a small number of cases of numbness that passes quickly. Patients wear special protective glasses during the procedure to protect the eyes.
