Histopathology of Argon Laser-Induced Retinal Lesions.
Abstract
The purpose of the project was to obtain information on the biologic effects of the argon laser on the retina. In addition, the biological retinal effects of other lasers (ruby, gallium arsenide, neodynium and carbon dioxide) were carried out. After owl and rhesus monkeys were exposed to one or more of the above lasers serial sections were cut with a microtome through the suspect retinal areas in order to determine the presence or absence of retinal damage. The pigment epithelium was the most sensitive area of the retina exposed to 'threshold' argon and ruby laser energies. The photoreceptor and outer nuclear layers were the next most sensitive retinal areas exposed to argon radiation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0728333
Entities
People
- Myron Yanoff
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania