PWM controllers with laser diodes must be checked for un-healthly circuit startup conditions and overvoltage spikes when switching current thru the inductor. Laser diode is far more sensitive to overvoltage / overcurrent then LEDs.
As to whether LM25037 is suitable, the only way to find out is to try it.
I strongly suggest you install a Lasorb across your laser diode.
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