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Huneke, 1992 Title: Argon laser treatment for trichiasis. Authors: Huneke JW Journal: Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1992;8(1):50-5 PMID: 1554654, UI: 92207848 Affiliated institution: Medical Eye Services, Ada, OK 74820. Cited in: The goal of trichiasis treatment is to eliminate misdirected cilia that irritate the eyeball. Established methods for removal of the eyelashes include epilation, electrolysis, … Continue reading “Huneke, 1992 (argon eyelash removal)”
Basar, 2000 Title: Treatment of trichiasis with argon laser. Authors: Basar E, Ozdemir H, Ozkan S, Cicik E, Mirzatas C Journal: Eur J Ophthalmol 2000 Oct-Dec;10(4):273-5 PMID: 11192833 Affiliated institution: Department of Ophthalmology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Turkey. Cited in: PURPOSE: In this prospective study, argon laser photocoagulation was used to eliminate misdirected cilia. … Continue reading “Basar, 2000 (argon eyelash removal)”
Berry, 1979 Title: Recurrent trichiasis: treatment with laser photocoagulation. Authors: Berry J Journal: Ophthalmic Surg 1979 Jul;10(7):36-8 PMID: 573423, UI: 80012261 Affiliated institution: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Ky 40202. Cited in: Treatment of recurrent trichiasis with argon laser photocoagulation is discussed. The laser cutting light is guided … Continue reading “Berry, 1979 (argon eyelash removal)”
Campbell, 1990 Title: Thermoablation treatment for trichiasis using the argon laser. Authors: Campbell DC Journal: Aust N Z J Ophthalmol. 1990 Nov;18(4):427-30. PMID: 2076293; UI: 91166972 Affiliated institution: Department of Ophthalmology, Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand. This paper presents a brief review of the literature regarding current treatment modalities for trichiasis and their complications. The … Continue reading “Campbell, 1990 (argon eyelash removal)”
Elder, 1996 Title: The true rate of success in argon laser eyelash thermoablation. Authors: Elder MJ Journal: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 1996 Oct;27(10):888-90 PMID: 8895214, UI: 97050486 Affiliated institution: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. Cited in: Solomon Argon laser thermoablation has a success rate of 50% typically, when success is defined as an absence of recurrence … Continue reading “Elder, 1996 (argon eyelash removal)”
Elder, 1997 Title: Anatomy and physiology of eyelash follicles: relevance to lash ablation procedures. Authors: Elder MJ Journal: Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1997 Mar;13(1):21-5 PMID: 9076779 Affiliated institution: Moorfields Eye Hospital and Institute of Ophthalmology, London, England. Cited in: BACKGROUND: This study aimed to define the anatomy of the eyelash follicles in order to improve … Continue reading “Elder, 1997 (argon eyelash removal)”
Awan, 1986 Title: Argon laser treatment of trichiasis. Authors: Awan KJ Journal: Ophthalmic Surg 1986 Oct;17(10):658-60 PMID: 3796936, UI: 87091017 Affiliated institution: Cited in: This paper presents the application of argon laser in the treatment of trichiasis. The technique involves the destruction of the follicles of the abnormal cilia. A beam of 50- to 200-micron … Continue reading “Awan, 1986 (argon eyelash removal)”
Bartley, 1987 Title: An experimental study to compare methods of eyelash ablation. Authors: Bartley GB, Bullock JD, Olsen TG, Lutz PD Journal: Ophthalmology 1987 Oct;94(10):1286-9 PMID: 3684207 Affiliated institution: Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905 Cited in: Epilation, electrolysis, cryotherapy, and argon laser thermal ablation were used to remove eyelashes of rabbits. Epilation … Continue reading “Bartley, 1987 (argon eyelash removal)”
Raulin, 2000 Title: Temporary hair loss using the long-pulsed alexandrite laser at 20 milliseconds. Authors: Raulin C, Greve B Journal: Eur J Dermatol 2000 Mar;10(2):103-6 PMID: 10694307 Affiliated institution: Center for Dermatologic Laser Therapy; Laserklinik Karlsruhe, Kaiserstrasse 104, D-76133 Karlsruhe, Germany. info@laserklinik.dewww.raulin.de Cited in: Facial hypertrichosis presents an enormous psychological burden for women. Temporary hair … Continue reading “Raulin 2000 (alexandrite clinical data)”
Rogers, 1999 Title: Hair removal using topical suspension-assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG and long-pulsed alexandrite lasers: A comparative study. Authors: Rogers CJ, Glaser DA, Siegfried EC, Walsh PM Journal: Dermatol Surg 1999 Nov;25(11):844-4; discussion 848-50 PMID: 10594595 Affiliated institution: Saint Louis University, MO 63104, USA. Cited in: BACKGROUND: The use of lasers for removal of unwanted hair … Continue reading “Rogers 1999 (Alexandrite vs. Nd:YAG clinical data)”