Photocoagulators cauterize blood vessels with heat generated by the laser beam. The laser creates tiny, controlled burns that create adhesive forming scar tissue. The Lumenis line of photocoagulators and delivery devices are designed to give ophthalmologists the breadth and depth they need to treat several types of conditions including:

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Retinal tears and detachments
• Retinal vein occlusion
• Endophotocoagulation

How It Works

Photocoagulators are especially well suited for delicate retinal work. In the case of a retinal tear or hole, the scar tissue helps hold the retina in place. Photocoagulation can dry up leaking vessels, as in the case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, or destroy diseased retinal tissue. Photocoagulation can also be used for age-related macular degeneration.

Lumenis' family of photocoagulators feature innovative technology, reliability and low cost of ownership and include:

• Novus Spectra
• Novus Varia

Caution: Federal (US) law restricts Lumenis devices to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.