Laser Photocoagulation of the Eye

Biological Effects of Laser Radiation

“…Studies of ocular lesions produced b y a ruby laser were initiated b y Zaret et al (175,176). Studies of ocular lesions produced b y a ruby laser were initiated b y Zaret et al (175,176).…”

Laser-Induced Pathology of the Rabbit Retina: Comparison of Three Radiation Wavelengths

“…Using the laser it is now possible to study wavelength dependent effects on laboratory animals. In addition, ruby laser photocoagulators are now used clinically on human patients and treatment results have been extensively documented (1,2,3,4).…”

Optical Masers (Lasers)*

“…Rapid advances in the applications of lasers to military problems, communicattions, medicine, and basic research ( 5 ) have resulted in a need to investigate the biological effects of intense beams of photons, especially the ocular hazards associated with the widespread use of laser sources in laboratories throughout the world. Solon (6), (7) and Zaret (8), (9) have published data concerning both the ocular hazards and the ophthalmological applications (light coagulation) of laser beams. Recently, Goldman et al (10) have studied the effects on skin and various biological specimens.…”