Produktinformation
Clear corneal and temporal incisions have gained increased popularity in cataract extraction surgery, although this technique has serious risks. According to some studies there is an increased risk of acute endophthalmitis with self-sealing clear corneal incisions, this suggestion raises the question whether it might be possible for surface bacteria to traverse these clear corneal incisions during the postoperative period. Objective of this book is to show the potential of infrared lasers for cornea welding in order to seal corneal cuts done during cataract surgery. Infrared lasers such as diode lasers (809-nm and 980-nm), a fiber laser (1070-nm) and a Tm: YAP lasers (1985-nm) were used in a power range of 200mW-3W to weld soft tissues. Water molecules and also protein molecules such as collagen absorb the infrared energy and a temperature gradient can be created at the application site. Corneal welding is rather a new application area in laser medicine, and few studies reported successful welding dose for different infrared wavelengths.Produktkennzeichnungen
ISBN-103838346939
ISBN-139783838346939
eBay Product ID (ePID)163548027
Produkt Hauptmerkmale
VerlagLap Lambert Academic Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr2010
Anzahl der Seiten64 Seiten
PublikationsnameInfrared Lasers For Corneal Tissue Welding
SpracheEnglisch
ProduktartLehrbuch
AutorRifat Rasier
FormatTaschenbuch
Zusätzliche Produkteigenschaften
HörbuchNo
InhaltsbeschreibungPaperback
Item Height4mm
Item Length22cm
Item Weight113g
Item Width15cm