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Immediate retinal adhesion by CO 2 laser irradiation using a fiberoptic intraocular probe
Author(s) -
Derowe Ari,
Bartov Elisha,
Treister Giora,
Belkin Michael,
Katzir Abraham
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.1900120606
Subject(s) - laser , retinal , retinal detachment , adhesion , ophthalmology , lesion , medicine , laser surgery , irradiation , surgery , optics , materials science , physics , composite material , nuclear physics
Using an experimental fiberoptically guided CO 2 laser system, we produced lesions on fresh bovine retinas. These lesions were shown to achieve immediate measurable chorioretinal adhesion. This model provides preliminary data on the use of a fiberoptic CO 2 laser probe to produce chorioretinal lesions and possible future use in intraocular surgery for retinal detachment. The advantages of using CO 2 laser energy are minimal damage surrounding desired lesion and its versatility as a coagulator and cutter. With modifications, CO 2 endolaser may have a role in intraocular surgery. © 1992 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.