Lasers in Medicine

This contributed work is both optimistic and cautionary in its expert evaluation of the medical use of laser technology. Focused on filling the need for a basic physics understanding of laser-tissue interactions, this book brings together contributions from experts in various medical specialties, including ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiovascular medicine. Each chapter addresses significant applications of laser technology and offers the author's perspective on applications within that specialty. The discussions convey enough basic information to enable readers to assess a laser's usefulness for a specific purpose and to understand its limitations.