The authors present an account on results of CO2 laser therapy in facial skin and conjunctival affections during the period between 1990 and 1993. In the evaluated group, comprising 60 patients with an observation period of 18 months, this method was used 82 times, incl. four where it was used repeatedly. In the technique of the procedure simple vaporization markedly predominates over combined operations or laser incisions (continual regime). The defect after vaporization heals by tissue which has the same colour as surrounding skin, in a very small minority with slight local depigmentation without a tendency of major scarring and with a satisfactory cosmetic effect. The authors discuss indications of CO2 lasers in ophthalmology. The method is recommended in strictly defined affections of the skin and conjunctivae.

1 ocní klinika 1 LF UK Praha