Description

The IRIDEX IQ 810 ophthalmic laser system is the next generation infrared laser solution designed to perform traditional and MicroPulse procedures, including next-generation therapy for the treatment of glaucoma.

Multiple Therapeutic Indications

The IQ 810 is indicated for retinal photocoagulation, laser trabeculoplasty, transscleral cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral retinal photocoagulation, iridotomy, and other diode laser treatments.

CW-Pulse (Continuous-Wave) Mode

CW lasers deliver a steady stream of laser energy, even with the shortest exposure duration. This results in a significant thermal rise and consequent coagulation used clinically for many applications.

MicroPulse Mode

With MicroPulse technology, the steady CW emission is “chopped” into a train of shorter laser pulses, whose “duration” (“ON” time) and “interval” (“OFF” time) are adjustable by the surgeon. A shorter MicroPulse “duration” limits the time for the laser-induced heat to spread to adjacent tissues, thus providing more precise confinement of energy delivered. A longer “interval” between each MicroPulse provides additional time for tissue to cool. The “ON” time during the total period of “ON” + “OFF” time is referred to as a Duty Cycle. Duty cycles are represented as a percentage, and are adjustable from .4% to 50%, or presets of 5%, 10%, and 15%.