A Review of Infrared Laser Energy Absorption and Subsequent Healing in the Cornea

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to compile information on the optical and healing properties of the cornea when exposed to infrared lasers. Our long-term goal is to optimize the treatment parameters for corneal injuries after exposure to infrared laser systems. The majority of the information currently available in the literature focuses on corneal healing after therapeutic vision correction surgery with LASIK or PRK. Only a limited amount of information is available on corneal healing after injury with an infrared laser system. In this review we will speculate on infrared photon energy absorption in corneal injury and healing to include the role of the tear layer. The aim of this review is to gain a better understanding of infrared energy absorption in the cornea and how it might impact healing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADP020051

Entities

People

  • Latica L. Saunders
  • Thomas A. Neal
  • Thomas E. Johnson

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Anatomy
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Coefficients
  • Epithelium
  • Growth Factors
  • Infrared Lasers
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Membranes
  • Models
  • Optical Properties
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Thickness
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Materials science
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers