[Two years of experience performing LASIK with Technolas 217 Z100 Tissue Saving and thin flap] (original) (raw)

Abstract

Purpose. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser. Method. This retrospective analysis involved 530 myopic or myopic astigmotic eyes (mean -6.97 D; SD 2.25; max. -15.50; min. -0.75) operated on by three surgeons performing LASIK with the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser and a thin flap. The optical zone varied from 5.00 to 6.00 mm (mean 5.86 mm; SD 0.20). The flap was obtained with the Moria One manual microkeratome. Every case had a follow ip greater than 3 months. Results. A thin (less than 120 microns) or very thin flap was performed in every case but two (mean 84.18 microns; SD 17.89; max. 213; min. 51), allowing a residual stromal bed greater than 299 microns in every case but 5 (mean 352.60 microns; SD 25.41; max. 463; min. 260). Safety was 99.81% and efficacy (post-LASIK UCVA ≥ pre-LASIK BSCVA) was 80.57%. Conclusions. The combination ...

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