Chapter 24: Lasers in Ophthamology
List of Figures
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Figure 24-1: Argon laser burn scars in retina after panretinal photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy. |
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Figure 24-2: Laser iridotomy for angle-closure glaucoma. |
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Figure 24-3: Laser trabeculoplasty. The laser is focused upon the trabecular meshwork to increase outflow. (Reproduced, with permission, from Schwartz A, et al: Argon laser trabecular surgery in uncontrolled phakic open- angle glaucoma. Ophthalmology 1981; 88: 205.) |
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Figure 24-4: Laser cyclophotocoagulation. The laser light passes through the conjunctiva and sclera and is absorbed by the pigment in the ciliary body, producing thermal coagulation of secreting epithelium. |
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Figure 24-5: Excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy. The laser cleanly photodecomposes corneal tissue in a controlled pattern to reshape the corneal curvature. (Photo courtesy of T Clapham, VISX Inc.); |
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