Ophthalmic Laser Surgery Flashcards
LASER definition
light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
Class 1 laser/level
non-damaging to tissue (OCT)
Class 2, 2a, 3a, 3b laser/level
causes damage to the eye if viewed for long time or with magnification device
Class 4 laser/level
“diffuse reflections” off a surface can cause tissue or eye damage
Nd:YAG definition
Neodymium Crystal Embedded in Yttium-aluminum Garnet
different types of Nd:YAG operations (
Free-monde
Q-Swithched
Mode-locked
Argon laser is used on what ocular structure
retina and trabeculsar meshwork
Nd:YAG laser is used on what ocular structure
iris, capsule
Excimer laser is used on what ocular structure
cornea, stromal
Diode laser is used on what ocular structure
cillary body
Femtosecond laser is used on what ocular structure
cronea, stroma, lens
Photodynamic therapy laser is used on what ocular structure
retina
the Excrimer laser is used for what types of surgery
LASIK, PRK
the Diode laser is used for what types of surgery
CP
the Femtosecond laser is used for what types of surgery
SBK, Cataract