It is a common current practice in ophthalmology to use laser for coagulating deep-lying tissues. Laser techniques are sufficiently simple and accurate to be used in outpatient settings. Despite a limited penetration depth, laser coagulators are also widely used for treating corneal pathologies. The article discusses the therapeutic use of a 1.43-μm laser coagulator.
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Translated from Meditsinskaya Tekhnika, Vol. 54, No. 3, May–Jun., 2020, pp. 33–35.
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Mikhailov, V.A., Kalachev, Y.L., Shcherbakov, I.A. et al. Use of a 1.43-μm Laser Coagulator for Treating Corneal Ulcers. Biomed Eng 54, 200–202 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10527-020-10003-9
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