Pascal Photocoagulator

The Pascal Photocoagulator (pronounced: pahs-kahl foh-toh-koh-ag-yuh-lay-tuhr) is a medical device used in the treatment of various eye diseases and conditions.

Etymology

The term "Pascal" is derived from the name of the French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Blaise Pascal, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and physics. The term "Photocoagulator" is derived from the Greek words "photo" meaning light, and "coagulate" meaning to change from a liquid to a solid or semi-solid state.

Function

The Pascal Photocoagulator works by emitting a laser beam that is absorbed by the retina, causing it to heat up and coagulate. This process is used to seal off leaking blood vessels, destroy abnormal tissue growth, or repair retinal tears.

Usage

The Pascal Photocoagulator is commonly used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and other retinal diseases. It is also used in certain types of glaucoma surgery.

Related Terms

Laser Photocoagulation: A medical procedure that uses a laser to seal off leaking blood vessels in the retina.
Retina: The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye.
Diabetic Retinopathy: A diabetes complication that affects eyes, caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
Retinal Detachment: A serious eye condition that occurs when the retina pulls away from its normal position.
Macular Degeneration: An eye disease that progressively destroys the macula, the central portion of the retina, impairing central vision.
Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision.

External links

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Pascal Photocoagulator