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Operation 7
Treating Patients
B
efore
treating
a
Patient
:
• Ensure that the eye safety filter (as appropriate) is properly installed and that the SmartKey
®
, if
used, is selected.
• Ensure that the laser components and delivery device(s) are properly connected.
• Post the laser warning sign outside the treatment room door.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 5, “Safety and Compliance,” and your delivery device manual(s) for
important information about laser safety eyewear and eye safety filters.
t
o
treat
a
Patient
:
1. Turn on the laser.
2. Reset the counter.
3. Set the treatment parameters.
4. Position the patient.
5. If required, select an appropriate contact lens for the treatment.
6. Ensure that all ancillary personnel in the treatment room are wearing the appropriate laser
safety eyewear.
7. Select Treat mode.
8. Position the aiming beam on the treatment site.
9. Focus or adjust the delivery device as applicable.
10. Press the footswitch to deliver the treatment beam.
t
o
conclude
Patient
treatment
:
1. Select Standby mode.
2. Record the number of exposures and any other treatment parameters.
3. Turn off the laser and remove the key.
4. Collect the safety eyewear.
5. Remove the warning sign from the treatment room door.
6. Disconnect the delivery device(s).
7. Disconnect the SmartKey, if used.
8. If the delivery device is single-use, dispose of it properly. Otherwise, inspect and clean the
delivery device(s) as instructed in your delivery device manual(s).
9. If a contact lens was used, handle the lens according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
