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Chapter-18 Lasers in Glaucoma

BOOK TITLE: Gems of Ophthalmology—Glaucoma

Author
1. Kaushik Sushmita
2. Kaur Savleen
3. Kedarisetti Kiran Chandra
ISBN
9789352702497
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18037_19
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
21
Author Affiliations
1. Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Advanced Eye Center, PGI, Chandigarh, Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Chandigarh, India, Advanced Eye Care Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Chandigarh, India, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical, Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
3. Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Chapter keywords
Laser, glaucoma, ocular hazards, scanning laser polarimetry, SLP, retinal nerve fiber layer, RNFL, confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography, OCT

Abstract

Lasers are an essential component in the treatment of glaucoma. Lasers act as a double-edged sword being both advantageous and hazardous at the same time. In most of the ophthalmic applications, the laser magnitude is modulated well to minimize the side effects and increase the safety of the patient as well as the clinician. It is immensely important to understand the basic principles of each ophthalmic application of laser before we utilize the lasers for the treatment of glaucoma. This chapter describes the hazards of laser, and uses of lasers in glaucoma. Any laser used either for photocoagulation, photo disruption or ablation, if misdirected can be potentially hazardous to the biological tissues.

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