Phacoablation by Ultraviolet Laser
Abstract
New method of multi mode fiberoptic endoscopic delivery of UV laser from Excimer can cause capsulorhexis and ablate cataract in human eyes. This shall eliminate LASER assisted cataract surgery which is exuberantly costly and also traditional phacoemulsification machine.
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Introduction
LASER from excimer machine, if can be delivered on the surface of cataractous lens, then it can do cataract surgery easily. Phaco means lens and ablation means destruction. So cataract surgery done by light is called phacoablation.
An excimer laser, sometimes more correctly called an exciplex laser, is a form of ultraviolet laser which is commonly used in the production of microelectronic devices, semiconductor based integrated circuits or "chips", eye surgery, and micromachining.
Conclusion
Multi mode fiberoptic endoscopic delivery of excimer laser around 126-156 nm through clear cornea can make capsule rhexis easy and ablate cataractous lens, eliminating phacoemulsification machine and laser assisted cataract surgery. It will be cheaper and reduce the cost of cataract surgery.