Laser coagulation
Laser Coagulation
Laser coagulation (pronunciation: /ˈleɪzər koʊægjʊˈleɪʃən/) is a medical procedure used to treat certain conditions by causing blood or other fluids to clot, or coagulate, using a laser.
Etymology
The term "laser coagulation" is derived from the English word "laser", an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation", and the Latin word "coagulare", which means "to curdle".
Procedure
During a laser coagulation procedure, a doctor uses a laser to heat small areas of tissue. This heat causes the blood or other fluids in the tissue to clot, which can help to stop bleeding, close small blood vessels, or repair damaged tissue. The procedure is often used in ophthalmology to treat conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Related Terms
- Coagulation: The process by which blood or another fluid changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
- Laser: A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.
- Diabetic Retinopathy: A diabetes complication that affects eyes and can cause blindness.
- Macular Degeneration: A medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Laser coagulation
- Wikipedia's article - Laser coagulation
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