Veterinary laser therapy is an innovative treatment that has gained
popularity in recent years as veterinarians discover its benefits
for pets. Used similarly to acupuncture, massage therapy, and other
alternative therapies, laser treatment can be used in conjunction
with or in place of medication to manage pain, inflammation, and
wound healing.
“Laser”—an acronym for "light amplification of stimulated emission
of radiation"—refers to a unit that emits focused, penetrating
light beams in three forms:
- Monochromatic: Light that is a single wavelength (as opposed to
natural light, which is emitted as a range of wavelengths)
- Coherent: Photons (i.e., tiny particles of light or electromagnetic
radiation) that travel in the same phase and direction
- Collimated: Photons that travel in a single straight beam
Coherence and collimation give a laser penetrating power to a
restricted area so that nearby tissues are unaffected.
Lasers are classified based on their wavelength and potential
energy output, with four classes currently recognized:
- Class 1 lasers, such as barcode scanners used in supermarkets, are
used safely every day
- Class 2 lasers, which include laser pointers and some therapeutic
lasers, produce a beam in the visible spectrum (400–700 nanometers)
- Class 3 lasers include the most commonly used therapeutic lasers
- Class 4 lasers cause thermal injury to tissues and include surgical
lasers used to cut and cauterize tissue during surgical procedures
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