Title :
The physics of UV laser cornea ablation
Author :
Kitai, Moishe S. ; Popkov, Valery L. ; Semchischen, V.A. ; Kharizov, Alexei A.
Author_Institution :
Technol. Lasers. Troitzk, USSR
fDate :
2/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Experiments to determine the optimum parameters of an excimer irradiation of the cornea for clinical application are reported. The materials, procedures, and results are described. A theoretical model of cornea ablation that takes into consideration the thermal effects and mechanical stresses is suggested
Keywords :
biothermics; eye; laser applications in medicine; surgery; UV laser cornea ablation; clinical application; excimer irradiation; materials; mechanical stresses; optimum parameters; physics; procedures; theoretical model; thermal effects; ultraviolet laser; Cornea; Etching; Laser ablation; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical materials; Optical pulses; Photochemistry; Physics; Thermal stresses;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
