Abstract
The immediate and chronic effects of an intraocular carbon dioxide CO2 laser probe used for tissue vaporization were studied in cynomolgus monkeys' eyes. Acute lesions produced necrosis (from superficial to deep) of the retina and choroid, depending on the amount of energy used. Chronic lesions showed disorganization of the retina and choroid, with scar formation. Extensive tissue vaporization produced tractional retinal detachment in the chronic stage. Tractional detachment was prevented if the area of CO2 laser application was previously encircled with argon laser scars.
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