Structural Alterations in the Cornea from Exposure to Infrared Radiation.

摘要

This report summarizes our research on the interaction of infrared radiation, especially from high-intensity CO2 TEA lasers, with the cornea. The research reported here was performed between April 1, 1986 and April 14 1988. The report discusses threshold epithelial damage from single- and multiple-pulse exposures, material ejection from the anterior corneal surface, lesion histology, and possible damage mechanisms. Keywords: Laser effects; Laser hazards; RA 3; Cornea; Temporal; Spatial; Lab animals. (KT)