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Introduction 3
P
ower
and
d
uration
Comparison of Original Approach to TSCPC With Dr. Gaasterland’s Slow-Coagulation Technique
Technique
Iris Color
Power, mW
Duration, ms
Energy per
Application, J
Original
a,b
Dark
1,500
2,000
3
Light
1,750
2,000
3.5
Slow
Coagulation
c
Brown
1,250
4,000
5
All Others
1,500
3,500
5.25
a
Titrate to occasional “pops.”
b
Data adapted from Kosoko O, Gaasterland DE, Pollack IP, Enger CL. Long-term outcome of initial ciliary
ablation with contact diode laser transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for severe glaucoma. The Diode Laser
Ciliary Ablation Study Group.
Ophthalmology
. 1996;103(8):1294-1302.
c
No-pop technique described by Gaasterland. Gaasterland DE. Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation. Technique
and results.
Glaucoma Today
. March 2009;7(2):35-38.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNINGS:
Lasers generate a highly concentrated beam of light that may cause injury if improperly used.
To protect the patient and the operating personnel, the entire laser and the appropriate delivery
system operator manuals should be carefully read and comprehended before operation.
Never look directly into the aiming or treatment beam apertures or the fiber-optic cables that
deliver the laser beams, with or without laser safety eyewear.
Never look directly into the laser light source or at laser light scattered from bright
reflective surfaces. Avoid directing the treatment beam at highly reflective surfaces such as
metal instruments.
Ensure that all personnel in the treatment room are wearing the appropriate laser safety
eyewear. Never substitute prescription eyewear for laser safety eyewear.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
Always inspect the fiber-optic cable before connecting it to the laser to ensure that it has not
been damaged. A damaged fiber-optic cable could cause accidental laser exposure or injury
to yourself, your patient, or others in the treatment room.
Do not use the delivery device with any laser system other than an IRIDEX laser. Such use
may void product warranties and jeopardize the safety of the patient, yourself, and others in
the treatment room.
Always verify that the delivery device is properly connected to the laser. An improper
connection may result in an inadvertent secondary laser beam. Severe eye or tissue damage
could occur.
Always keep the IRIDEX laser in Standby mode when you are not treating a patient.
Maintaining the IRIDEX laser in Standby mode prevents accidental laser exposure if the
footswitch is inadvertently pressed.
