Ophthalmic Laser Therapy

, by Noyori, Kimiharu; Shimizu, Koichi; Trokel, Stephen

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ISBN: 9780896401990 | 0896401995
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 4/1/1992

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History and Principles of Ophthalmic Lasers	p. 1
Development of Ophthalmic Lasers	p. 1
Generation of the Laser Beam	p. 3
Gas Lasers	p. 4
Solid-State Lasers	p. 5
Modifying the Laser Output (Q-Switched, Mode-Locked, Frequency Doubling)	p. 6
Liquid Lasers	p. 9
Diode Lasers	p. 10
The Excimer Laser	p. 11
The Holmium Laser	p. 12
Laser Therapy and Tissue Interaction	p. 15
Photocoagulation	p. 15
Photodisruption	p. 29
Laser Ablation	p. 30
Photochemical Interactions and Photodynamic Therapy (Hematoporphyrin Therapy)	p. 32
Ophthalmic Laser Systems	p. 35
Ophthalmic Photocoagulators	p. 39
Planning and Execution of Photocoagulation and Essential Accessories	p. 51
Preoperative Evaluation	p. 52
Preoperative Planning	p. 56
Preoperative Treatment	p. 57
Contact Lenses for Photocoagulation	p. 57
Photocoagulation Procedures	p. 60
Postoperative Treatment	p. 63
The Excimer Laser	p. 65
History of the Excimer Laser	p. 65
Mechanisms of Excimer Laser Action	p. 66
Excimer Laser and the Eye	p. 67
Preclinical Studies	p. 68
Excimer Laser Systems for Corneal Surgery	p. 69
Clinical Applications	p. 71
Laser Calibration	p. 73
Surgical Procedure	p. 73
Photorefractive Keratectomies	p. 74
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy	p. 78
Conclusions	p. 80
Glaucoma	p. 81
Laser Iridotomy	p. 81
Gonioplasty (Iridoplasty)	p. 94
Laser Trabeculoplasty	p. 95
Laser Cyclocoagulation	p. 101
Filtering Sclerostomy with the Holmium Laser	p. 101
Photodisruption in the Anterior and Posterior Segments	p. 103
Nd: YAG Laser and Secondary Cataract	p. 103
Intraocular Lens and Secondary Cataracts	p. 110
Nd: YAG Laser and Vitreous	p. 115
Iridoplasty or Coreoplasty (Iris Surgery)	p. 124
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion	p. 125
Aim of Therapy	p. 125
Late Complications	p. 126
Purpose of Photocoagulation	p. 127
Indications and Contraindications	p. 131
Application of Photocoagulation	p. 136
Complications	p. 146
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion	p. 149
Aims of Therapy	p. 149
Classification	p. 150
Photocoagulation Technique	p. 154
Therapeutic Mechanisms	p. 161
Diabetic Retinopathy	p. 165
Aims of Therapy	p. 165
Contraindications	p. 167
Indications for Photocoagulation	p. 167
Photocoagulation Techniques	p. 173
Limitations of Photocoagulation	p. 178
Photocoagulation after Vitrectomy	p. 179
Photocoagulation to Prepare for Vitrectomy	p. 184
Rubeosis Iridis	p. 184
Complications of Panretinal Photocoagulation	p. 185
Macular Disorder	p. 191
Central Serous Retinopathy	p. 191
Age-related (Senile) Disciform Macular Degeneration	p. 204
Other Submacular Neovascularizations	p. 222
Retinal Detachment	p. 225
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment	p. 225
Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy	p. 233
Retinoschisis	p. 238
Retinal Angiomas	p. 241
Miliary Angiomatosis (Leber's Miliary Aneurysms)	p. 241
Coats' Disease	p. 245
Retinal Angioma (von Hippel's Syndrome)	p. 246
Retinal Arteriolar Macroaneurysm	p. 247
Eales' Desease	p. 249
Choroidal Tumors	p. 253
Choroidal Hemangioma	p. 253
Malignant Melanoma	p. 258
Choroidal Osteoma	p. 260
References	p. 261
Index	p. 279
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