Open AccessFemtosecond laser–assisted enhancements after laser in situ keratomileusis
Author(s) -
José L. Gϋell,
Daniel Elíes,
Óscar Gris,
Felicidad Manero,
Mercè Morral
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of cataract and refractive surgery/journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.678
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1873-4502
pISSN - 0886-3350
DOI - 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.09.016
Subject(s) - keratomileusis , lasik , femtosecond , microkeratome , laser , in situ , materials science , epithelium , optics , ophthalmology , medicine , chemistry , pathology , physics , organic chemistry
We describe a technique of femtosecond laser-assisted enhancement after primary LASIK with a mechanical microkeratome-created flap. The vertical side-cut incision by the femtosecond laser creates a wound configuration that decreases mechanical trauma to the epithelium and prevents epithelial cell migration. These factors may decrease the risk for post-LASIK enhancement epithelial ingrowth.