Ocular effects of various laser wavelengths

Gholam A. Peyman; Motilal Raichand; Ran C. Zeimer

doi:10.1016/0039-6257(84)90244-3

Ocular effects of various laser wavelengths

Gholam A. Peyman, Motilal Raichand, Ran C. Zeimer

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Abstract

Lasers have become an indispensable tool in management of many ocular disorders. This review describes the principles of lasers and the effects various laser modalities and wavelength modalities can produce on ocular structure. Guidelines are provided for appropriate selection of various wavelengths and prevention of complications of the laser treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	391-404
Number of pages	14
Journal	Survey of ophthalmology
Volume	28
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6257(84)90244-3
State	Published - 1984
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

YAG laser
argon laser
carbon dioxide laser
glaucoma
krypton laser
laser
photocoagulation
retina
secondary membrane

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ophthalmology

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