Title: Clarification of Femtosecond Laser Terminology: Energy, Fluence, Dose.
Authors: Lubatschowski, Holger; Mehta, Jodhbir S.
Abstract: The text discusses the use of femtosecond laser technology in refractive corneal surgery, highlighting the importance of precise and predictable outcomes. It explains the key parameters that influence the quality of laser dissection, such as pulse energy and repetition rate. The article also clarifies the use of terminology related to laser energy, emphasizing the terms "energy," "fluence," and "energy density" over the term "dose." Additionally, it addresses concerns about the potential negative connotations associated with the term "dose" in the context of laser applications.
Subjects: FEMTOSECOND lasers; IONIZING radiation; ULTRAVIOLET radiation; INFRARED lasers; EXCIMER lasers; LASER surgery
Publication: Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2025, Vol 41, Issue 1, pe2
ISSN: 1081-597X
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.3928/1081597X-20241120-02

Clarification of Femtosecond Laser Terminology: Energy, Fluence, Dose.

Lubatschowski, Holger; Mehta, Jodhbir S.