title: Complications of femtosecond-assisted laser in-situ keratomileusis flaps.
abstract: Femtosecond-assisted laser in-situ keratomileusis flaps have revolutionized refractive surgery since their introduction. Although these lasers are exceedingly safe, complications still do occur. This review focuses specifically on examining the literature and evidence for flap complications during femtosecond-assisted laser in-situ keratomileusis as well as their management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts , USA.
authors.forename: Deepika N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Melki
mesh_terms: D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000601:surgery; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000379:methods*; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Femtosecond; LASIK; flap complications; management; refractive