title: Lasers in ophthalmology.
abstract: Many sources of laser light are used in ophthalmology, most commonly the argon, krypton, and Nd:YAG laser. Each is described and evaluated regarding its qualities and advantages. Laser beam therapy can be used for a variety of ophthalmologic surgical procedures; it permits noninvasive, outpatient treatment that until recently has required invasive surgery. As laser knowledge advances, ophthalmic surgeons will be able to choose the wavelength appropriate to treat a variety of diseases.
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000601:surgery; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000601:surgery; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001128:Argon