Ophthalmic lasers Flashcards
1
Q
Give examples of photocoagulation.
A
Ar laser trabeculoplasty, peripheral iridectomy, and thermal destruction of choroidal neovascularisation
2
Q
Give an example of photodisruption.
A
post. Lens capsulectomy
3
Q
Give an example of photoablation (UV wavelengths)
A
Photorefractive keratectomy
4
Q
When is Scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) used? (2)
A
Laser lights up the retina one spot at a time and the reflected light is measured
You can see the differences in healthy vs diseased tissue, e.g. retinal haemorrhage, vitreous haemorrhages, and cataracts
