Title :
An automated laser system for eye surgery
Author :
Markow, M.S. ; Yang, Y. ; Welch, A.J. ; Rylander, H.G., III ; Weinberg, W.S.
Author_Institution :
Space Syst. Div., Los Angeles AFB, CA, USA
Abstract :
The use of lasers in ophthalmology is discussed, and the procedure and requirements of ophthalmic laser surgery are described. An overview of a proposed laser system for eye surgery is given, and its operation is described. Progress and research to date are reviewed.<>
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; computerised instrumentation; eye; laser applications in medicine; reviews; surgery; automated laser system; eye surgery; medical instrumentation; ophthalmology; Automatic control; Blindness; Control systems; Lamps; Laser beam cutting; Laser surgery; Microscopy; Optical control; Optical coupling; Retina;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
