Plume generated during laser ablation

Dr. Lewis shares a video exemplifying the plume created from laser ablation in the absence of a plume evacuation system.

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ARVO 1999 I remember a talk where they grew picornavirus on a medium, then ablated with an excimer and found that the particulate debris thrown from the surface (plume) still contained live virus particles. HIV is also a small virus!

DZ Reinstein (22 months ago)

I doubt there's a single LASIK surgeon who has not noticed what is shown in this video. Are there any studies to show the likely negative health impact by repeated exposure? ( It is unlikely that much will happen to a patient from a one time exposure).

Dastgheib MD (26 months ago)