Femtosecond laser-assisted enhancements after laser in situ keratomileusis.
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.


BACKGROUND
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Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit, Instituto Microcirugia Ocular, the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. guell@imo.es
Jose L
JL
Güell
Daniel
D
Elies
Oscar
O
Gris
Felicidad
F
Manero
Merce
M
Morral
D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000379:methods*; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps