Q-switched ruby laser damage of the rabbit eye lens.
Results on Q-switched ruby laser damage to lenses of Chinchilla grey rabbits are reported. Threshold irradiances of about 10(10)W/cm2 are shown to be necessary for lens damage. The minimal lesions consist of empty bubbles about 1 mm in diameter. Energy consideration as well as histologic investigation of the lesions indicate a mechanical damage process following a light-induced absorption in the focus. Retinal damage accompanied lenticular damage in all cases
D000818:Animals; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011817:Rabbits