Laser

LASER is an acronym. It stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser has particular use in ophthalmology because the eye can be used as an optical device. The transparency of the front part of the eye, the cornea, allows light such as LASER to reach almost all the tissues of the eye.

Historically, ophthalmology was the first medical field where lasers have found an application. Over more than five decades, use of lasers in ophthalmology has successfully shown effective and safe results in treating various eye conditions. Whether lasers are used to correct vision or repair damage due to degenerative diseases dictates optimal laser type, wavelength, and pulse length.

• LASIK LASER (link to lasik Page)
• YAG LASER for After cataract / Posterior Capsular opacification (PCO)
• YAG PERIPHERAL IRIDECTOMY LASER (for Glaucoma)
• DIODE LASER CYCLOPHOTOCOAGULATION (for glaucoma)
• RETINA GREEN LASER Diabetic macular edema is the most common cause of visual loss in persons under 50 years of age in the developed world. Retinal photocoagulation has been developed and recognized as a standard of treatment in many cases.