Hazard Evaluation of the Coherent Model 900 Photocoagulator Laser System, January - February 1979.

Abstract

A special study of the Coherent Model 900 photocoagulator was performed by this Agency. It was determined that the laser emits optical radiation exceeding current protection standards. It was also determined that although the alignment beam, when reflected back through the slit-lamp optics, exceeds prolonged viewing standards at the higher alignment beam powers, the alignment beam will not present a significant hazard at normal settings for surgical procedures. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068713

Entities

People

  • David L. Jenkins

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Argon Lasers
  • Attenuation
  • Diffuse Reflection
  • Hazards
  • Health Services
  • Hemostatic Techniques
  • Infrared Lasers
  • Ion Lasers
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Mirrors
  • Optics
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection
  • Specular Reflection
  • Surgery

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy