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Endolaser probe

A laser optical fiber (typically green, 532 nm) introduced through a pars plana vitrectomy sclerotomy to photocoagulate the retina under direct microscopic view, intraoperatively.

How it is used

Focal or panretinal photocoagulation during vitrectomy, sealing of tears, or treatment of ischemic retina, including areas unreachable by external transpupillary laser.

Clinical tip

Allows treatment of areas that an external transpupillary laser cannot reach well.

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