Structural alterations in the cornea from exposure to infrared radiation. Final report, 1 April 1986-14 April 1988

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:7104204

Farrall, R A; McCally, R L; Bargeron, C B; Green, W R

This report summarizes our research on the interaction of infrared radiation, especially from high-intensity CO{sub 2} TEA lasers, with the cornea. The research reported here was performed between April 1, 1986 and April 14 1988. The report discusses threshold epithelial damage from single- and multiple-pulse exposures, material ejection from the anterior corneal surface, lesion histology, and possible damage mechanisms.

• Research Organization: Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD (USA). Applied Physics Lab.
• OSTI ID: 7104204
• Report Number(s): AD-A-215340/1/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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