Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1
Written by Iuliana IONAȘCU
Recently used in veterinary medicine, the diode laser represents the surgical option for the entire eye pathology in dogs and cats. It is indicated in: eyelid tumours, trichiasis, distichiasis, conjunctival tumours, iris melanosis, uveal cysts, iris tumours, intraocular tumours, retrobulbar tumours and glaucoma. The diode laser for veterinary use has programs set for each surgical option, which provides intraoperative comfort for surgeon. The study was conducted over a period of 3 years (November 2019-November 2022) in 161 patients. The favourable postoperative evolution with the absence of complications was highlighted in the case of tumours, uveal cysts, and iris melanosis. In glaucoma cases, transscleral cyclophotocoagulation is not effective, 85% of the cases remained blind. The use of the diode laser in the case of symblepharon highlighted the rapid recurrence accompanied by neovascularization. Experimental using of diode laser in pigmentary keratitis revealed a short period of time with clear cornea after removing the pigmentation and the neovascularization was abundant.
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