A prototype erodible mask delivery system for the excimer laser

The authors developed an erodible mask delivery system for the argon-fluoride 193-nm excimer laser, which offers the possibility of correcting hyperopia and astigmatism as well as myopia. Masks were made of polymethylmethacrylate on a quartz window, with intended corrections for myopia and hyperopia...

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Published in:	Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.) Vol. 100; no. 4; p. 542
Main Authors:	Maloney, R K, Friedman, M, Harmon, T, Hayward, M, Hagen, K, Gailitis, R P, Waring, 3rd, G O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1993
Subjects:	Animals Cornea - pathology Fluoresceins Follow-Up Studies Laser Therapy - instrumentation Laser Therapy - methods Masks Methylmethacrylate Methylmethacrylates Microscopy, Fluorescence Myopia - pathology Myopia - surgery Ophthalmology - instrumentation Rabbits Wound Healing
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