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Femto-LASIK
Femto-LASIK and LASIK differ only in one simple fact: how the corneal flap is prepared During LASIK, a mechanical microkeratome is used, whereas in Femto-LASIK a bladeless laser, the femtosecond laser cuts the flap.
Synonyms:
Laser-LASIK, All-Laser-LASIK, Intra-LASIK, Intralase-LASIK
Indication
— Nearsightedness up to ca. -10 dpt.
— Farsightedness up to ca. +3 dpt.
— Astigmatism up to ca. -4 dpt.
Over 90% of all patients with refractive errors are eligable for the LASIK procedure. Laser Centers with femtosecond technology report to use Femto-LASIK in 20-30% of their LASIK patients.
VSDAR Clinics in Berlin, Hamburg, Fürth, Köln, Mannheim and München offer this precise and modern technology
Properties
The properties of Femto-LASIK are equal to those of LASIK. Due to the use of a bladeless laser, Femto-LASIK offers additionally higher precision, higher safety and better results.
The procedure
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The LASIK surgeon uses computer software to guide the femtosecond laser beam. The surgeon can define the diameter and depth of the flap precisely. |
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Now, the excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea in order to correct the refractive error. Nearsightedness is corrected by flattening the center of the corneal tissue. For the correction of farsightedness, the ablation takes place in a circle around the periphery of the corneal center. If an astigmatism is present, it is corrected by ablation in a manner that the cornea regains a ball-like shape. |
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Finally, the corneal flap is replaced and functions as a natural band aid. |
