[Laser transscleral contact-compression coagulation of the fundus oculi tissues]

Experimental investigations were carried out in monkeys and rabbits for the purpose of quantitative and qualitative assessments of contact transscleral methods of action on intraocular, structures using ruby and AIH with Nd lasers adapted with a quartz monofiber. It was found that compression of a monofiber into the sclera produces its clarification, this providing effective transmission of radiation without any loss. Essential distinctions of the character of interaction between laser radiation and eye coats in transmission of radiation by a monofiber with its compression into the sclera allowed to substantiate and recommend for a clinical usage the contact-compression transscleral method of laser microsurgery.