title: Intraocular laser surgical probe for membrane disruption by laser-induced breakdown.
abstract: A fiber probe has been designed as a surgical aid to cut intraocular membranes with laser-induced breakdown as the mechanism. The design of the intraocular laser surgical probe is discussed. A preliminary retinal damage distance has been calculated with breakdown threshold, spot size, and shielding measurements. Collateral mechanical-damage effects caused by shock wave and cavitation are discussed.
authors.forename: D X
authors.initials: DX
authors.lastname: Hammer
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Noojin
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Clary
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Rockwell
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Toth
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Roach