SYLLABUS 4 JNTU BME - LASERS AND FIBRE OPTICS IN MEDICINE

LASERS AND FIBRE OPTICS IN MEDICINE

UNIT-I
Laser – Properties, Laser interaction with tissues, Photo medicine & Photo biology lasers used for medical applications-CO2, Ruby, Nd-YAG, Ar, Kr, He-Ne.

UNIT-II
Optical fibers – Coherent and incoherent bundles, Light transmission and image transmission systems in rigid and flexible endoscopes.

UNIT-III
Application of Lasers in Ophthalmology-laser refractor, laser accuracy testing, Laser treatment of Corneal ulcers, Laser Photo coagulators.

UNIT-IV
Laser & Fiber optics in Dermatology.

UNIT-V
Endoscopy: Bronchoscope, Gastroscope.

UNIT-VI
Laser and Fiber optics applications in surgery.

UNIT-VII
Laser and Fiber optics applications in Dentistry – Laser Induced carrier inhibition, Laser effects on Dental
soft tissues.

UNIT-VIII
Standards, Potential Hazards of lasers, safety regulations and precautions. Medical surveillance.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Biomedical Aspects of the Laser, by Leon Goldman, Springer Verlag, 1967
2. Lasers in Medicine by H. K. Koebmer, John Wiley & Sons, 1980.

REFERENCE:
1. Laser Applications in Medicine and Biology vol l, II, III Plenum Press, (1971 & 1974) by M. L. Wel Basht.
2. Laser Hand Book, Vol 11, Academic Press London ( 1972) by F. T. Arrechi
3. Introduction to Lasers and Their Applications by Oshea callen and Rhodes, Addison . Wesley- 1977.
4. Lasers in Photo medicine and Photo Biology by E. D. R. Pratesi & C. A Sacchi, Springer verlac 1980