@inproceedings{84339a3b003d4c69811239d05f477bb0,
title = "Thermal modeling of laser photothermo keratoplasty",
abstract = "Laser photo thermo keratoplasty (LPTK) is a refractive procedure that changes the curvature of the cornea by laser induced collagen shrinkage. To understand the temperature distribution induced by the laser radiation inside the cornea, a photo-thermal theoretical model is employed to simulate this process. The 4-D space-time temperature distributions within the cornea are calculated and depicted. The effects of the incident fluence and the laser spot size on temperature relaxation rate is discussed. Optimization of incident fluence on the surface of the cornea is made. The comparison between calculated and experimental regions of collagen shrinkage is given. Recommendations for the design of clinical surgery instruments are also presented.",
author = "Zhou, {Zhiping J.} and Qiushi Ren and Simon, {Gabriel M.D.} and Parel, {Jean Marie}",
year = "1992",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0819407909",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "Publ by Int Soc for Optical Engineering",
pages = "61--71",
booktitle = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
note = "Ophthalmic Technologies II ; Conference date: 19-01-1992 Through 21-01-1992",
}