Transscleral and intravitreal contact Nd:YAG laser application. An experimental study

Retina. 1987 Fall;7(3):190-7.

Abstract

A contact Nd:YAG laser with a sapphire tip (convex surface 2 mm in diameter) was used to coagulate the retina and ciliary body through the sclera. The laser energy was successfully transmitted through the sclera, producing retinal coagulation and destruction of the ciliary body. A 0.2-mm diameter sapphire tip and Nd:YAG laser were used to perform transvitreal retinal coagulation, retinotomy, and retinochoroidal incision. Minimal hemorrhage occurred when retinochoroidotomy was done. Probe-tissue adhesion occurred but could easily be separated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Choroid / pathology
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Ciliary Body / pathology
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Necrosis
  • Rabbits
  • Retina / pathology
  • Retina / surgery*