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CO2 Laser-Assisted Deep Sclerectomy

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CO2 laser-assisted deep sclerectomy (CLASS) is a procedure which enables an accurate dissection of the scleral wall and unroofing of the Schlemm’s canal by utilizing the unique physical properties of the CO2 laser and its ability to ablate dry tissue with almost complete absorption of the energy by percolating aqueous humor. By this, it protects deeper tissues like the trabecular meshwork from the laser energy and avoids penetrating the anterior chamber (making this procedure practically an extraocular procedure). It has an excellent safety and efficacy profile and enables the surgeon and patient to enjoy the advantages of a procedure with a very short learning curve.

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  1. New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, 321 East 13 St. (Apt 10A), New York, NY, 10003, USA

    Alon Skaat MD

  2. The Sam Rothberg Glaucoma Center, Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, 52621, Israel

    Alon Skaat MD & Shlomo Melamed MD

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  1. Department of Surgery, Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO, USA

    John R. Samples MD

  2. Western Glaucoma Foundation, Portland, OR, USA

    John R. Samples MD

  3. Cornea Consultants of Colorado, Littleton, CO, USA

    John R. Samples MD

  4. The Eye Clinic, Portland, OR, USA

    John R. Samples MD

  5. Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed MD, FRCSC

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Skaat, A., Melamed, S. (2014). CO2 Laser-Assisted Deep Sclerectomy. In: Samples, J.R., Ahmed, I.I.K. (eds) Surgical Innovations in Glaucoma. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8348-9_10

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