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Preparation of the Corneal Flap
During the first step of the LASIK procedure a corneal flap is
created. This can be accomplished by various techniques.
As of today, we at the EuroEyes alz eye clinic use the femtosecond laser for the vast majority of LASIK procedures.
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SCHWIND iFS 150
SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions, Germany
This The ultra-fast femtosecond laser uses an infrared light beam
of 1053nm to create the corneal flap during the first
step of the LASIK procedure (= Femto-LASIK). Its precision and safety provides
a new level of assurance in the effectiveness of LASIK surgery. We therefore suggest Femto-LASIK as the first choice in laser correction. Details.
The laser can also be used to
create corneal pockets to implant ICRS.
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Hansatom Zero Compression
Bausch & Lomb
The microkeratome is a fine, oscillating, hand-held steel blade
that creates a cut as it travels across the cornea. While still
effective, the design of the microkeratome has not changed significantly
in 30 years. Also, while complications from LASIK surgery are extremely
rare, those that do occur are usually related to the use of the
microkeratome.
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Carriazo-Pendular
Schwind
The Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome is based on the principle
of convex applanation -the corneal flap is created evenly from the
beginning of the cut to the end, following the natural curvature
of the eye. This ensures that the intraocular pressure does not
vary to the extent that it does with conventional (flat-plate) applanation.
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