A corneal flap technique for laser in situ keratomileusis. Human studies

I. G. Pallikaris, M. E. Papatzanaki, D. S. Siganos and M. K. Tsilimbaris
Department of Ophthalmology, Vardinogiannion Eye Institute, University of Crete, Greece.

Using a modified microkeratome, nasally based central corneal flaps were created on six human blind eyes at a depth of 300 microns. The flaps were allowed to heal with a bandage soft contact lens, using neither sutures nor bioadhesives. The optical quality of the corneas was evaluated with biomicroscopic examination, computer-assisted topography, and optical pachometry during a 3-month follow-up period. The maintenance of transparency and lack of distortion of the corneal surface 3 months after surgery support the concept that the flap technique may be useful in laser in situ keratomileusis.

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