lasers in ophth undergraduate 2015
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LASERS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Abdelmonem M. Hamed, M.D.Professor of OphthalmologyBenha College of Medicine
Fellow of Baylor College of Medicine, USA
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1. Laser Construction2. Laser types3. Clinical application4. Laser Hazards5. Classification of Lasers6. Control Measures
LASERS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Laser Construction1
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A pump source A gain medium or laser medium. Mirrors forming an optical resonator.
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Pump Source Provides energy to the laser system Examples: electrical discharges, flashlamps,
and chemical reactions. Ex. Excimer lasers use an electrical
discharges.
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Gain Medium Major determining factor of the wavelength of
the laser. Excited by the pump source. Where spontaneous and stimulated emission
of photons takes place. Examples of gain medium:
solid, liquid, and gas.
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Optical Resonator Two parallel mirrors placed around the gain
medium. Light is reflected by the mirrors back into the
medium and is amplified .
L(light) A(amplification by) S(stimulated) E(emission of) R(radiation)
1.stimulation
3. Amplification of light
2.Emission of radiation
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Laser Output
Continuous Output (CW) Pulsed Output (P)
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Laser Fundamentals The light emitted from a laser is
monochromatic (ie. one color/wavelength). Lasers emit light that is highly directional (ie.
narrow beam in a specific direction). The light from a laser is said to be coherent,
(ie. the wavelengths of the laser light are in phase in space and time).
it is more hazardous than ordinary light. Laser light can deposit a lot of energy within a small area.
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Incandescent vs. Laser Light
1. Many wavelengths2. Multidirectional3. Incoherent
1. Monochromatic2. Directional3. Coherent
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2.Laser Types
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Most common LASERS used in ophthalmology
1. Argon Photocoagulation2. Diode Photocoagulation3. Nd:YAG Photodisruption (yttrium-
aluminium garnet and neodymium)4. Excimer Photoablation
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1.Photocoagulation Absorption of the laser light by tissue
pigments>>>>>>>>>The absorbed light is converted into heat >>>>>>>> coagulation of cellular elements.
Argon laser is based on this mechanism.
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Therapeutic applications argon laser trabeculoplasty
(ALT) laser shrinkage of iris cyst. Diabetic retinopathy,
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Therapeutic applications Intraocular tumours, For sealing of retinal
holes.
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Complications of laser photocoagulation accidental foveal burns, macular oedema retinal haemorrhage retinal hole formation opacification of lens accidental corneal burns.
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2. Photodisruption
ionization of the electrons of the tissue producing plasma>>>> This plasma expands>>>>>> pressure as high as 10 kilobars>>>>>> exerting a cutting/incising effect upon the tissues.
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Photodisruptioncontin…ed
Therapeutic applications of Nd:YAG laser includecapsulotomy for
opacefied posterior capsule
membranectomy for pupillary membranes.
Iridotomy for ACG
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3. Photoablation Lasers based on this mechanism
produce UV light (193-nm) >>> breaks chemical bonds of biologic materials>>> converting them into small molecules that diffuse away.
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Photoablation These lasers are called
excimer. These act by tissue modelling (sculpting).
Therapeutic applications of excimer lasers are:PRK, LASIK for correction
of refractive errors PTK for corneal opacity.
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cool laser. precise. Refractive eye surgery (myopia, hyperopia, & astigmatism).
Excimer Laser
Excimer laser used for refractive eye surgery.
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Gain medium: excited dimer = excimergas ArF (argon + fluorine)
Pump source: via electrical discharge. Produce light in the ultraviolet range.
Exciplex Wavelength (nm)ArF 193
Excimer Laser
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The Photoablation Process
Laser light hits tissue>>>>>Collagen molecule excite>>>>>absorbs photons>>>>heated up>>>>chemical bonds break>>>hot gas/plasma of collagen fragments>>>>and water expantion and burst out ( 1-2 microseconds)
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3. Clinical application of
laser in othalmology
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LASIKCurrently this procedure is being considered the refractive surgery of choice for myopia of up to – 12 D
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LASIK Laser in-situ
keratomileusis (LASIK). In this technique first a flap of 90-130 micron thickness of anterior corneal tissue is raised.
After creating a corneal flap midstromal tissue is ablated directly with an excimer laser.
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PRK
Remove the epithelium 1st., then laser ablation by excimer laser
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Laser trabeculoplasty (ALT)Indications: It should be considered in patients
where IOP is uncontrolled despite maximal tolerated medical therapy
It can also be considered as primary therapy where there is non-compliance to medical therapy
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Technique and role of ALT in POAG Its hypotensive effect is caused by
increasing outflow facility, possibly by producing collagen shrinkage on the inner aspect of the trabecular meshwork and opening the intratrabecular spaces
It has been shown to lower IOP by 8-12 mm of Hg
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The treatment regime Consists of 50 spots on the anterior half
of the trabecular meshwork over 180°.
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Complications These include transient acute rise of
IOP, which can be prevented by pretreatment with pilocarpine and/or acetazolamide;
inflammation which can be lessened by use of topical steroids for 3-4 days.
Less commonly haemorrhage, uveitis, peripheral anterior synechiae and reduced accommodation may occur
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YAG Laser iridotomy and capsulomy
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Laser photocoagulation of the retina
Macular photocoagulation. Macula is treated by laser only if there is macular oedema
Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) or scatter laser consists of 1200-1600 spots, each 500 μm in size. Laser burns are applied from the arcades extending peripherally to the equator
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Laser photocoagulation of the retina
Endolaser is then applied around the area of retinal tears and holes to create chorioretinal adhesions.
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4. Laser Hazards
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Types of Laser Hazards
1. Eye : corneal or retinal burns, or cataract.
2. Skin : skin burns; while carcinogenesis may occur for ultraviolet wavelengths (290-320 nm).
3. Chemical : Some lasers require hazardous substances to operate (i.e. Excimer lasers).
4. Electrical : Most lasers utilize high voltages.
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5. Classification of Lasers and Laser
Systems
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Laser Safety Standards and Hazard Classification
Lasers are classified by hazard potential. (from class1 to class4), class 4 most dangerous laser
Necessary control measures are determined by these classifications.
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6. Control Measures and Personal Protective
Equipment
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CONTROL MEASURESEngineering Controls
Interlocks Red lamp on the laser room door.
Administrative Controls Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Training
Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye protection
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Common Laser Signs and Labels
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WHY IS THE SKY BLUE- due to Ray scattering- much of the shorter wavelength light is absorbed by the gas molecules. - The absorbed blue light is then radiated in different directions. - Since you see the blue light from everywhere overhead, the sky looks blue.