Multi-spot laser photocoagulation

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While other medical laser technologies such as surgical and cosmetic carbon dioxide laser systems have incorporated beam scanning technology in delivery systems, systems for scanning beam technology in retinal photocoagulation were first developed at Stanford University by Blumenkranz et al1 around 2006. The technology was initially licensed to OptiMedica Corp, Santa Clara, CA and developed as the PASCAL (PAttern SCAn Laser) system. In August 2010 this technology was acquired by the Topcon Corporation. This presumably allowed OptiMedica to focus on its femtosecond laser system for cataract removal.