Title :
Interaction of carbon dioxide laser radiation with ocular tissue
Author :
Bridges, T.J. ; Strnad, A.R. ; Wood, Obert R., II ; Patel, C. Kumar N ; Karlin, D.B.
fDate :
12/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper reviews the results of a quantitative investigation of the effects of CO2laser radiation on ocular tissue. The investigation included incisions through the three ocular coats (sclera, choroid, and retina), transvitreal retinal photocoagulation, and syneresis of vitreous.
Keywords :
Carbon dioxide lasers; Laser biomedical applications; Visual system; Anatomy; Carbon dioxide; Eyes; Helium; Laser ablation; Laser surgery; Lenses; Lesions; Optical control; Retina;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1984.1072323
