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O P H T H A L M O L O G Y
YC-1800 Ophthalmic YAG Laser
Nidek
nidek.com
T
he aforementioned YAG laser is the
YC-1800 ophthalmic photodisruptor.
It features high-resolution optics to let the
surgeon zero in on the exact laser-treatment location. Nidek's SmartSwich allows
the increase or decrease of treatment energy right from the joystick, without the
need to look away from the oculars.
Intraoperatively, the YAG laser allows up
to ±500m adjustable offsets in increments of ±25m steps, which
reduces IOL pitting, and reduces astigmatic affects via the rotatable
dual 635nm aiming beam. The unit produces energy levels from 0.3mJ
to 10mJ, adjustable in increments of 0.1mJ.
Ultra-Q Reflex Multi-Functional
YAG Laser
Ellex
ellex.com/usa
T
he use of YAG lasers to treat vitreous
strands and opacities dates back to the
1980s — yet the technique remains a contentious
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