For the treatment of a patient with after cataract which laser is used?: (A) LASIK, (B) Nd-YAG, (C) Excimer, (D) Argon
Answer is B. Ans: B (Nd - YAG) Ref: Parson's Diseases of the Eve 21st edition pg. 584.Explanation:LasersFrequencyUsesNd:YAG1064Posterior capsulotomy, iridotomy. vitreolysisFrequencydoubledNd:YAG532Retinal photocoagulation, cyclophotocoagulationArgon green514Trabeculoplasty,iriaoplasty,pupillomydriasis, retinal photocoagulationDiode laser800Retinal photocoaqulationKrypton Red714Retinal photocoagulationExcimer(Argonfluoride)193Photorefractive keratectomy, phototherapeutic keratectomy, LASIK, LASEKFemto second laser1053In refractive surgeries and lamellar and full thickness corneal transplants to create flaps