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Contents
13102C-EN
CLINICAL & SAFETY · 23
C
LINICAL
A
PPLICATIONS
· 23
Indications for clinical use · 23
Contraindication · 23
Recommended procedure for clinical use · 23
Panretinal photocoagulation (outpatient) · 23
Panretinal photocoagulation (operating room) · 24
Sealing treatment · 24
Treating patients who have a gas-filled eye · 24
Treating patients with recent ocular surgery · 24
Treating patients with a localized vitreous hemorrhage · 25
Treating patients with a scleral buckle · 25
Treating patients with small pupils · 25
Treatment considerations · 25
Positioning · 25
Using the scleral depressor · 26
Moving the spot · 26
Positioning the condensing lens · 26
Power density and spot size · 27
Choosing anesthesia · 27
Power and duration · 28
Repeat interval · 29
Red aiming and treatment beams · 29
S
AFETY
· 30
Preventing unintended exposure of laser energy · 30
Preventing unauthorized use of the system · 30
Ensuring safe operation · 30
Preventing reflection hazards · 30
Preventing fire and explosion hazards · 30
Ensuring ocular protection · 31
Protection for the physician · 31
Protection for all persons in the treatment room — laser safety eyewear
requirements · 31
Regulatory compliance safety features · 31
Eye safety filter · 31
Laser emission indicator · 31
Safety interlock · 31
Location of regulatory compliance and other system labels · 32