title: Femtosecond-assisted LASIK: Complications and Management.
abstract: FS-assisted LASIK has become the preferred method for LASIK flap creation due to the precision, accuracy, and reproducibility of the flap creation. Thinner, planar flaps may help prevent cases of post-LASIK ectasia and may have a superior refractive outcome. However, FS flap creation has several unique complications that require early recognition and optimal timely management for the best visual outcomes.
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Perez-Straziota
authors.forename: J Bradley
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Randleman
mesh_terms: D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology