Effect of scleral indentation on diode laser transscleral retinal photocoagulation.

Authors

• A Loewenstein
• A N Lamborne
• J A Haller
• E de Juan

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-1998

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the degree of scleral indentation with a modified AlGaAs diode laser for transscleral retinopexy in the rabbit.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Transscleral diode laser photocoagulation was performed on the eyes of Dutch-belted rabbits using a modified AlGaAs diode laser with a wider base and various prism protrusions.

RESULTS: The transscleral photocoagulation generally became more efficient with an increasing amount of scleral indentation. Effectiveness increased up to a prism protrusion of 1.5 mm.

CONCLUSION: This study shows that a wide-based AlGaAs diode laser with a 1.5-mm protrusion provides a more easily oriented probe for creating more efficient chorioretinal burns.

Volume

29

Issue

8

First Page

658

Last Page

662

ISSN

1082-3069

Published In/Presented At

Loewenstein, A., Lamborne, A. N., Haller, J. A., & de Juan, E., Jr (1998). Effect of scleral indentation on diode laser transscleral retinal photocoagulation. Ophthalmic surgery and lasers, 29(8), 658–662.

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

9715491

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article