Experimental study of a fiber optically-guided CO2 laser probe for intra-ocular surgery: measurement of the immediate retinal adhesion force

Ari DeRowe*, E. Bartov, G. Triester, Michael Belkin, Abraham Katzir

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Abstract

Using an experimental fiberoptically guided CO2 laser system, we performed lesions on fresh bovine retinas. These lesions were shown to achieve measurable immediate chorioretinal adhesion. This model implies the feasibility of utilizing a fiberoptic CO2 laser probe in intraocular surgery for retinal detachment. The advantages of using CO2 laser energy are minimal damage surrounding the desired lesion and its versatility as a coagulator and cutter. With further research we believe that the technical problem of delivery can be solved. The CO2 endolaser holds promise for intraocular surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages220-226
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)081940795X
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Fibers in Medicine VII - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Duration: 21 Jan 199222 Jan 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1649
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fibers in Medicine VII
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period21/01/9222/01/92

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