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Stronger flap adherence a feature of femtosecond flaps
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Ophthalmology Times
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June 15, 2008
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LASIK
Side-cut design, but not side-cut energy, a factor with laser procedure
Reviewed by Michael Knorz, MD
Chicago-The strength of LASIK flap adhesion varies depending on whether the flap creation procedure is performed with a mechanical microkeratome or a femtosecond laser. When using the femtosecond laser, side-cut design, but not sidecut energy, is a factor as well, reported Michael Knorz, MD, at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Knorz, professor of ophthalmology, Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University of Heidelberg, Germany, presented the results of a study he conducted to investigate adherence of flaps created using different ...