Type of laser used in Laser iridotomy is: (E. REPEAT 2009)
Correct Answer: Nd Yag laser
Description: Ref: Multiple Sources: Basak, Kan skiExplanation:LasersUses in OphthalmologyNd Yag Laser* Iridotomy (Glaucoma)* Capsulotcmy (Posterior capsular opacification)Argon Laser* Laser abiaiion - Trichiasis* Trabeculoplasty (Glaucoma)Holmium Yag Laser* Endorser DacryocystorhinostomyExcimer Laser (Excited Dimer)* Refractive surgery:(a)PfTctorefractive keratectomy (PRK) (b) Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASPK)* Photo-therapeulic keratoptasty-Supedicial corneal scarsHolmium Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (HO:YAG)* Lase? thermal keratoplastyDiode laser* Trabeculoplasty (Glaucoma)* Cycloablation (Glaucoma)Helium Neon (He-Ne) Laser* Laser Inlererometry--to test the potential visual acuity in the presence d coacrty n the mediaLaser Effect on TissuesLaser effectMechanismType of laserPhotocoagulationControlled burn* Argon laser* Diode laser* Krypton laserPhoto-vaporisation * Argon laser* Diode laserPhoto-disruptionOptical breakdown to disrupt tissues by the formation of plasma* N'd-Yag laserPhoto-ahtationAblation of corneal tissue without thermal damage* Excimer laser
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