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Effects of pulsed Nd:YAG laser on the surface of rabbit retina

Journal Article · · Ophthalmic Surgery; (USA)
OSTI ID:5639249
Six albino rabbits were subjected to pulsed Nd:YAG laser irradiation to the retinal surface to determine whether such treatment would lead to proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Choroidal, retinal, and preretinal hemorrhages, noted at the time of treatment, resolved after 7 to 10 days. Histological examination showed no signs of anterior segment damage or proliferative vitreoretinopathy. These preliminary findings suggest that more extensive experimentation is warranted to determine if pulsed Nd:YAG laser may in fact safely be used to separate vitreoretinal adhesions in the treatment of retinal detachment.
OSTI ID:
5639249
Journal Information:
Ophthalmic Surgery; (USA), Journal Name: Ophthalmic Surgery; (USA) Vol. 22:3; ISSN OPSGA; ISSN 0022-023X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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