Intraocular photodisruption with picosecond and nanosecond laser pulses: tissue effects in cornea, lens, and retina.

Abstract

The use of ps pulses improves the precision of intraocular Nd:YAG laser surgery and diminishes unwanted disruptive side effects, thereby widening the field of potential applications. Promising fields for further studies are intrastromal corneal refractive surgery, cataract fragmentation, membrane cutting, and vitreolysis close to the retina.