Complications of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most commonly performed kerato-refractive surgery globally. Since its introduction in 1990, there has been a constant evolution in its technology to improve the visual outcome.
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Background: Flap creation during laser refractive surgery restructures the anterior cornea, particularly the stroma, reducing the keratocyte cell density (KCD).
Noor Shazana Md Rejab +3 more
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Background: Since thin and high-quality flaps produce more satisfactory surgical outcomes, flaps created by mechanical microkeratomes are more economical as compared with femtosecond lasers, and no Iranian study has concentrated laser in situ ...
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Tear film thickness and stability following femtosecond-assisted laser <i>in situ</i> keratomileusis: a comparison of high- and low-myopia. [PDF]
Background To investigate the relationship between tear film thickness, corneal epithelial thickness, tear film breakup location, and dry eye in patients with high- and low-myopia undergoing femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK ...
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Epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): prevalence, risk factors, management and visual outcomes [PDF]
The number of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures is continuing to rise. Since its first application for correcting simple refractive errors over 25 years ago, the role of LASIK has extended to treat other conditions, including ...
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Femtosecond-Assisted Laser in situ Keratomileusis with de novo Flap Creation Following Previous Microkeratome Laser in situ Keratomileusis [PDF]
Sloan W Rush,1,2 Ryan B Rush1– 3 1Panhandle Eye Group, Amarillo, TX, 79106, USA; 2Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo, TX, 79106, USA; 3Southwest Retina Specialists, Amarillo, TX, 79106, USACorrespondence ...
Rush SW, Rush RB
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Introduction: A recent Cochrane review found no difference in visual acuity outcomes between femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and LASIK using mechanical microkeratomes (MMKs).
Piotr Kanclerz, Ramin Khoramnia
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Femtosecond-Assisted Laser in situ Keratomileusis with De Novo Flap Creation Following Previous Microkeratome Laser in situ Keratomileusis [Letter] [PDF]
Arjun Srirampur Department of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Anand Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500007, IndiaCorrespondence: Arjun SrirampurDepartment of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Anand Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500007, IndiaTel +91-
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Scheimpflug Topography Oriented Adequate Repositioning of a Misaligned Free Flap after Laser in situ Keratomileusis. [PDF]
This report describes a case of Scheimpflug topography oriented adequate repositioning of a misaligned thick free flap after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
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Influence of dendritic cells on corneal nerve morphological analysis and clinical relevance in chronic dry eye disease after femtosecond laser-assisted laser <i>in situ</i> keratomileusis. [PDF]
Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of dendritic cells (DCs) on corneal nerve morphology and the clinical significance in chronic Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) related dry eye disease (DED).
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