title: [Neodymium YAG laser effects on the cornea].
abstract: With the Nd:YAG laser it is possible to produce epithelial defects, fractures of Bowman's membrane or ulcer-like defects of the anterior stroma, depending on the distance, intensity, and number of optical breakdowns in front of the cornea. The histologic picture is similar to the well-known changes on the posterior surface of the cornea. The possibility of therapeutic application of the Nd:YAG laser in corneal disease is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Villingen, Städtisches Krankenhaus, Augenbelegabteilung.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Eichholtz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sellin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001485:Basement Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000473:pathology; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*
vernacular_title: Neodym-YAG-Laser Effekte an der Hornhaut.