title: A corneal flap technique for laser in situ keratomileusis. Human studies.
abstract: Using a modified microkeratome, nasally based central corneal flaps were created on six human blind eyes at a depth of 300 microns. The flaps were allowed to heal with a bandage soft contact lens, using neither sutures nor bioadhesives. The optical quality of the corneas was evaluated with biomicroscopic examination, computer-assisted topography, and optical pachometry during a 3-month follow-up period. The maintenance of transparency and lack of distortion of the corneal surface 3 months after surgery support the concept that the flap technique may be useful in laser in situ keratomileusis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Vardinogiannion Eye Institute, University of Crete, Greece.
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Pallikaris
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Papatzanaki
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Siganos
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Tsilimbaris
mesh_terms: D003315:Cornea / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D011182:Postoperative Care; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps