title: Femtosecond laser in laser in situ keratomileusis.
abstract: Flap creation is a critical step in laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Efforts to improve the safety and predictability of the lamellar incision have fostered the development of femtosecond lasers. Several advantages of the femtosecond laser over mechanical microkeratomes have been reported in LASIK surgery. In this article, we review common considerations in management and complications of this step in femtosecond laser-LASIK and concentrate primarily on the IntraLase laser because most published studies relate to this instrument.
authors.affiliation: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Marcella Q
authors.initials: MQ
authors.lastname: Salomão
authors.forename: Steven E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003315:Cornea / Q000502:physiology; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014945:Wound Healing