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Glaucoma
Selective laser trabeculoplasty and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation studies.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and IOP Fluctuation
SLT not only lowers mean IOP but also contributes to stabilizing IOP peak.
Frederico de Miranda Cordeiro, Maria Betânia Lemos, Ricardo Y. Abe, et al., Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
Read Paper →Angle-Closure Glaucoma Management
Two-step approach using transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for angle-closure glaucoma management.
Tiago Santos Prata, Isabella Cristina Tristão Pinto Resende, et al., Arq Bras Oftalmol., 2025
Read Paper →68.19% of patients had a decrease in quantity of eye drops used after SLT treatment.
Leopoldo Ernesto Oiticica Barbosa, Wilma Lelis Barboza, et al., J Glaucoma, 2024
Read Paper →SLT Effectiveness in Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Single session of 180° SLT as primary treatment in newly diagnosed pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (36 eyes) and ocular hypertension (32 eyes).
Hakan Ozturk, Bediz Ozen, European Eye Research, 2024
Read Paper →Nasal vs. Temporal 180° SLT for Open-Angle Glaucoma
Prospective comparison of nasal versus temporal 180° SLT application and IOP reduction outcomes.
Jayter Silva Paula, Cassia Senger, Carlos Gustavo de Moraes, Arq Bras Oftalmol., 2023
Read Paper →Laser Peripheral Iridotomy in Adolescent Ocular Hypertension
Effectiveness of Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy in adolescent eyes with ocular hypertension and concave peripheral iris configuration.
Alina Bakunowicz-Lazarczyk, Beata Urban, Malgorzata Kretowska, Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Read Paper →180° vs. 360° SLT Applications
180° and 360° SLT are similarly effective in reducing IOP.
Bediz Ozen, Hakan Ozturk, Berna Yuce, Int Ophthalmol., 2020
Read Paper →SLT vs. Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty
Comparative study evaluating SLT versus micropulse laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Marcela Irene De Leon De Leon, Jose Francisco Ortega Santana, Alfonso Garcia Lopez, Int J Research in Medical and Health Sciences, 2017
Read Paper →Retina
SP-Mode® sub-threshold laser and multi-wavelength photocoagulation studies.
Subthreshold Laser for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
577 nm subthreshold laser therapy is a viable option for treating CSCR.
Rami Madani, Adam Ayoub, Tarek Alasil, Retina Today, 2024
Read Paper →Red Micropulse Laser vs. Aflibercept for DME
Red SMPL treatment outcomes were equivalent to IVA in real-world settings.
Wataru Kikushima, Yukiko Furuhata, Taiyo Shijo, et al., Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2025
Read Paper →Hybrid Threshold Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
Reduction of retinal thickness without significant changes of visual acuity.
Ameen Marashi, Aya Zazo, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2022
Read Paper →Yellow Wavelength Effectiveness
SP-Mode® has a better safety profile when treating the central macula.
Dr. Tarek Alasil, Retina Today, 2020
Read Paper →Green Subthreshold Laser for CSCR
Green laser is a safe and effective modality with very good and stable outcomes.
Anadi Khatri, Eli Pradhan, Sweta Singh, et al., Clinical Ophthalmology, 2018
Read Paper →Red vs. Yellow Micropulse Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
Comparison of 1-year visual and anatomical outcomes between subthreshold red (670 nm) and yellow (577 nm) micropulse laser treatment for DME.
Wataru Kikushima, Taiyo Shijo, Yukiko Furuhata, Yuki Sakurada, Kengo Kashiwagi, Pharmaceuticals, 2021
Read Paper →Yellow Subthreshold Pulsed Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
Short-term outcome (1 year) of yellow subthreshold pulsed laser treatment on diabetic macular edema.
Wataru Kikushima, Akira Tateno, Yukiko Furuhata, Taiyo Shijo, 36th Annual Meeting, Japanese Society for Ocular Circulation, 2019
Read Paper →Bevacizumab Alone vs. Combined Bevacizumab and Macular Photocoagulation for DME
Comparison of intravitreal bevacizumab alone versus combined bevacizumab and macular photocoagulation in diabetic macular edema.
Cem Akpolat, Nihal Evliyaoğlu, Ebru Kurt, Burak Erden, Mustafa Nuri Elcioğlu, Turkey Clinical J Ophthalmol, 2018
Read Paper →Sub-Threshold Micropulse Yellow 577 Laser for Retinal Diseases
Clinical applications of sub-threshold micropulse yellow 577 nm laser treatment across retinal diseases.
Remesnikov, Astana Vision, Kazakhstan, 2017
Read Paper →YAG Photodisruption
Nd:YAG laser applications in capsulotomy, iridotomy, and hyaloidotomy.
Nd:YAG Hyaloidotomy for Subhyaloid Hemorrhage
Nd:YAG laser hyaloidotomy is a relatively safe, office-based procedure.
Gafar Folohunso Yusuf, Gbemisola Racheal Borisade, Ojoma Sopuruchi Onyeka, Niger J Ophthalmol, 2024
Read Paper →Quality of Life after YAG Laser Vitreolysis
Quality of life results after vitreolysis in patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters.
Eduardo Cañote, Julio Rodríguez, Jorge Izquierdo Jr, Diana Moncada, Rafael Maldonado, Marcela Henriquez, The Pan-American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020
Read Paper →Objective Assessment of YAG Laser Vitreolysis
Objective assessment of YAG laser vitreolysis in patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters.
Caroline E. Souza, Leandro C. Lima, Marcos A. Nascimento, Cristiano Zett, Rubens Belfort Jr, International Journal of Retina and Vitreous, 2020
Read Paper →Treatment of Floating Opacities Using YAG Laser with Coaxial Light Divider
Results of treating floating opacities of the vitreous body using a YAG laser system with a coaxial light divider.
Aznabaev, Mukhamadeev, Alexandrov, Dibaev, Vafiev, Shavaliev, Ophthalmology, 2018
Read Paper →YAG Laser Subretinal Membranotomy
YAG laser subretinal membranotomy in young patients with long-term retinal detachment.
Keng-Hung Peng, Chun-Ju Chen, Chi-Chun Tsai, Shih-Ming Lee, Shiu-Hua Chiou, Ming-Hui Hsu, Eye, 2007
Read Paper →Er:YAG Dental Laser Applications
SAPPHIRE Er:YAG laser studies in peri-implantitis, crown lengthening, and hard tissue ablation.
Er:YAG Laser-Assisted Periimplantitis Total Therapy
Novel procedure combining implant surface debridement and granulation tissue removal.
Teichen Lin, Yoichi Taniguchi, Akira Aoki, Chun-Cheng Chen, Journal of Dental Sciences, 2021
Read Paper →Er:YAG Flapless Esthetic Crown Lengthening
Minimally invasive, flapless esthetic crown lengthening approach.
Min Yes Ng, Taichen Lin, Cheng-Chia Yu, Chun-Cheng Chen, Journal of Dental Sciences, 2021
Read Paper →In Vitro Laser Treatment for Peri-Implantitis
Sterilization rate can reach 99.3%.
Hsien-Nan Kuo, Hsiang-I Mei, Tung-Kuan Liu, et al., Hindawi BioMed Research International, 2017
Read Paper →Er:YAG Laser for Dentine Hypersensitivity
Application of Er:YAG laser in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity.
Yung-Chun Kung, Yu-Lin Lai, Yen-Li Lee, Erh Fu, Chun-Cheng Chen, Yi-Wen Chen, Fu-Hsiung Yan, Chia-Tze Kao Wang, Yi-Jyun Jheng, Yueh-Chiao Wu, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
Read Paper →Er:YAG Laser for Dental Caries
Application of Er:YAG laser in the treatment of dental caries.
Yen-Li Lee, Yung-Chun Kung, Yu-Lin Lai, Erh Fu, Chun-Cheng Chen, Fu-Hsiung Yan, Chia-Tze Kao Wang, Yi-Jyun Jheng, Yueh-Chiao Wu, International Congress on Adhesive Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, 2019
Read Paper →KTP Dermatology Laser Applications
DermaLight laser for vascular and pigmented lesion treatment.
Clinical assessment of 532nm wavelength for telangiectasia, rosacea, and pigmented lesion treatment.
Jeffrey Frentzen, The Aesthetic Guide, 2017
Read Paper →DermaLight Diode Laser Applications
Clinical applications of DermaLight in facial cosmetic procedures and vascular treatments.
Kevin A. Wilson, The Aesthetic Guide, 2015
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