Treatment of Laser Induced Retinal Injuries

Abstract

The clinical significance of our study lies in the demonstration of the efficacy of steroid treatment in suppression of the laser induced inflammatory reaction when started immediately after exposure. It also indicated the need for a search for other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory the need for a search for other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications to completely inhibit the late phases of the laser induced inflammatory response. Our finding that Nd:YAG induced inflammatory reaction was of higher magnitude than that of argon exposed eyes, and involved a pronounced leukotriene response has a military importance indicating that antileukotriene drugs should be sought for the treatment of Nd:YAG laser exposed eyes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 1987
Accession Number
ADA197384

Entities

People

  • Michael Belkin
  • Nava Naveh

Organizations

  • Tel Aviv University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anesthesia
  • Animals
  • Argon Lasers
  • Biological Sciences
  • Elevation
  • Eye
  • Eye Injuries
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Safety
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Neodymium
  • Observation
  • Production
  • Time Intervals
  • Uvea
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy