Transvitreal carbon dioxide laser photocautery and vitrectomy.
A new form of carbon dioxide laser has been developed that allows placement of infrared energy within a fluid medium. Transvitreal photocautery, vitrectomy, and laser scalpel incisions have been accomplished utilizing this delivery modality of infrared energy. Clinical trials are presently underway.
D000818:Animals; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers; D011817:Rabbits; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*