Title :
Laser vision correction with an all-solid-state UV laser
Author :
Lenzner, M. ; Kittelmann, O. ; Zatonski, R. ; Kirsch, M. ; Korn, G. ; Roszkowska, A.M. ; Ferreri, P. ; Ferreri, G.
Author_Institution :
KATANA Technol. GmbH, Kleinmachnow, Germany
Abstract :
A stable all-solid-state laser system emitting at 210 nm is used for refractive surgery of human eyes. We present data that imply smooth ablation profiles, exceptionally fast wound healing and the potential for customized ablation.
Keywords :
bio-optics; eye; laser applications in medicine; photodynamic therapy; solid lasers; surgery; visual perception; 210 nm; customized ablation; fast wound healing; human eye; laser vision correction; refractive surgery; smooth ablation profile; solid-state UV laser; Cornea; Frequency conversion; Laser ablation; Nonlinear optics; Optical surface waves; Surface emitting lasers; Surface topography; Surface treatment; Vision defects; X-ray lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO '03. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-748-2
