Abstract: A laser device and method for treating ophthalmic diseases is enclosed. The laser device and method for treating a variety of ophthalmic diseases comprises a system for irradiating the eye with electromagnetic irradiation with a wavelength in the range of 654-681 nm from at least one high power laser diode. The optical system of the present invention being able to focus the radiation onto a spot sized of about 100 ?m. The system preferably comprises a laser source and ancillary equipment to direct and regulate the radiation. The use of this wavelength range makes the present invention effective for a wide variety of ophthalmic indications. It is capable of providing photocoagulation treatments for diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: A laser device and method for treating ophthalmic diseases is enclosed. The laser device and method for treating a variety of ophthalmic diseases comprises a system for irradiating the eye with electromagnetic irradiation with a wavelength in the range of 654-681 nm from at least one high power laser diode. The optical system of the present invention being able to focus the radiation onto a spot sized of about 100 ?m. The system preferably comprises a laser source and ancillary equipment to direct and regulate the radiation. The use of this wavelength range makes the present invention effective for a wide variety of ophthalmic indications. It is capable of providing photocoagulation treatments for diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: A laser device and method for treating ophthalmic diseases is enclosed. The device comprises a system for irradiating the eye with electromagnetic irradiation with a wavelength in the range of 654-681 nm. The system preferably comprises a laser source and ancillary equipment to direct and regulate the radiation. The use of this wavelength range makes the device effective for a wide variety of ophthalmic indications. It is capable of providing photocoagulation treatments for diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. The system is also useful for photodynamic therapy. Also disclosed are laser diodes with high beam quality and slit lamp adaptors to further enhance the versatility of the system.