Abstract
Previous studies reported difficulty emulsifying hard cataracts with Erbium:YAG laser. This preliminary ex vivo tissue study demonstrates successful Er:YAG laser emulsification of Grade 4+ cataracts using a germanium oxide / sapphire optical fiber delivery system.
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