Prevention of corneal burns during high-energy laser iridotomy.
We used a plano hydrophilic bandage contact lens to protect the corneal epithelium and stroma from burns during laser iridotomy. The reduction of energy losses with this method, by the avoidance of corneal epithelial opacities, increases the chance of successful iridotomy when many applications of the laser are needed.
D002056:Burns / Q000517:prevention & control*; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*