> Eximer laser kirotomy (sp?). It does not involve slicing the eye open,
> however it does involve scraping off the top (epithelial?) layer of the
> cornea then the underlying tissue is vapourised with an eximer laser
> (ultraviolet) with the distribution of intensity regulated so as to shape
> the tissue. I believe a few zaps are required. Then the epithelial layer
Yeah Excimer laser! Pulse laser using XeCl gas. I used one of these
babies in Germany to surface treat aluminium alloys for wear and
corrosion resistance. Cool fun. Is able to melt very thin layers in a
single pulse!
Mark
Melbourne
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|