Immediate retinal adhesion by CO2 laser irradiation using a fiberoptic intraocular probe.
Using an experimental fiberoptically guided CO2 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 CO2 laser probe to produce chorioretinal lesions and possible future use in intraocular surgery for retinal detachment. The advantages of using CO2 laser energy are minimal damage surrounding desired lesion and its versatility as a coagulator and cutter. With modifications, CO2 endolaser may have a role in intraocular surgery.
DeRowe
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Department of Applied Physics, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Science School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
Bartov
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Treister
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Belkin
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Katzir
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D000818:Animals; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002417:Cattle; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*
D002245:Carbon Dioxide