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Explanation of any novel features
Valon delivers patterns of several laser spots with a pulse
duration that is five times shorter than that of a conven -
tional laser. The Valon method of photocoagulation has the
following advantages when compared to a conventional,
single spot treatment:
• Minimized thermal damage leading to homogenous and
predictable burns.
• Less total energy required
• Less discomfort for the patient
In addition to the conventional single shot setting, Valon
can deliver several different patterns including sectors,
squares, arcs and circles.
These modes of operation are a new approach to the treat-
ment of diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, vascular occlu-
sions and other retinal pathologies.
The laser is operated via a touch screen and a smart wheel
wheel, which gives the physician the freedom to choose a
pat-tern without removing their eyes from the oculars.
The user is allowed to perform only the maintenance or
service operations that are described in this manual. Fur-
ther operations might damage the device and the user.
Such service operations may be performed solely by quali-
fied maintenance personnel.
Before performing treatment operations with Valon, the
user must receive user training.
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