title: Laser-tissue interactions.
abstract: Current ophthalmic laser treatment can be described on the basis of its effect on tissue. Laser variables such as wavelength, spot size, power, and mode of delivery are all controllable, but are dependent on the transparency, pigmentation, and water content of the tissue involved. This discussion introduces the clinician to these variables, while describing specific laser-tissue interactions.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures