What is All-Laser LASIK and how is it used at the Shealy Eye Laser Center?
• All-Laser LASIK means that a femtosecond laser is used to create a corneal flap before surgery. The instances of complications are low and have been projected at less than 1%. The major complication is diffused lamellar keratitis (DLK), which has been successfully treated with topical prednisone drops. The Intralase, because of it’s high energy level, has been associated with vertical gas blow through, horizontal gas blow through, rough stromal bed, gas bubbles in the anterior chamber, opaque bubble layer, and pocket related opaque bubble layer. Newer generation femtosecond lasers have decreased the complications of the Intralase by being lower in energy and creating a smoother surface for treatment with better overlying spot patterns. The patient must exhibit adequate corneal thickness and have sufficient tear production. Recently we have been in consultation with doctors who have seen epithelial ingrowth like that of mechanical microkeratomes in patients that have undergone Intrala
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- What is the preferred treatment at the Shealy Eye Laser Center for re-treatment if conventional LASIK surgery and Radial Keratotomy surgery has been performed in the past?
- What is the preferred treatment at the Shealy Eye Laser Center for re-treatment if LASIK surgery and Radial Keratotomy surgery has been performed in the past?
- What is All-Laser LASIK and how is it used at the Shealy Eye Laser Center?
