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The laser drilling process involves the use of an infrared laser (of surgical grade at a wavelength about 1064 nm) to bore very fine holes (less than 0.2 millimeters or 0.005 inches in diameter) into a diamond to create a route of access to a black carbon crystal inclusion.
Dr. Baker treats retinal tears with a laser by placing several laser spots around the existing hole. This procedure is called a laser retinopexy. The laser spots create scar tissue around the hole helping to keep the retina in place. Your eye will be dilated for the procedure.