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Laser thermal keratoplasty using a continuous wave diode laser.

T Bende1, B Jean, T Oltrup

  • 1Division of Experimental Ophthalmic Surgery, University Eye Hospital, Tübingen, Germany. benedikt.jean@uni-tuebingen.de

Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
|April 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A new continuous wave diode laser offers improved laser-collagen interaction for laser thermal keratoplasty. This approach may lead to more stable refractive outcomes compared to traditional pulsed lasers.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Laser Physics

Background:

  • Current laser thermal keratoplasty uses pulsed Ho:YAG lasers, with outcomes dependent on coagulation depth.
  • Achieving stable collagen shrinkage requires precise temperature control (65-90°C).
  • Pulsed lasers can cause counterproductive peak temperatures and tissue cooling, impacting refractive stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel continuous wave (CW) diode laser for laser thermal keratoplasty.
  • To compare the efficacy of CW diode laser with existing pulsed Ho:YAG laser technology.
  • To assess the potential for improved refractive outcomes and stability.

Main Methods:

  • A CW diode laser emitting at 1.885 microns was developed with a 450 mW output.

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  • Absorption depth in corneal tissue was analyzed as a function of wavelength.
  • Coagulation spots were created on human corneas using parameters comparable to pulsed Ho:YAG lasers.

    • Main Results:

    • The CW diode laser produced comparable macroscopic and microscopic coagulation effects to the Ho:YAG laser.
    • Effective coagulation was achieved when similar total energy per spot was applied.
    • The 1.885-micron wavelength demonstrated suitable absorption characteristics for corneal tissue.

    Conclusions:

    • The CW diode laser offers optimized laser-collagen interaction for laser thermal keratoplasty.
    • This technology holds potential for achieving higher refractive corrections.
    • Enhanced stability in clinical refractive effects is anticipated with the CW diode laser.