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Large series shows efficiency, precision, high predictability of microkeratome
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ISTANBUL, Turkey — A microkeratome used to create LASIK flaps in a consecutive series of 1,000 eyes of 500 patients showed safety, accuracy and high predictability, according to a poster presented at the winter meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
The average flap thickness was 101.8 µm, only 1.8 µm above the 100 µm target using the Moria One Use-Plus SBK microkeratome. All flaps were within 7.8 µm of intended thickness. Flap profile was homogeneous, with less than 10 µm difference from center to periphery, in both the vertical and horizontal meridians. No intraoperative complications, such as free caps, buttonholes or flap tears, were reported. No diffuse lamellar keratitis was seen after surgery.
François Malecaze, MD, the author of the poster, explained that the absence of diffuse lamellar keratitis is likely due to the disposable microkeratome. The 100% disposable heads and rings are a unique feature of the One Use-Plus SBK.
According to Dr. Malecaze, microkeratome LASIK with the One Use-Plus SBK is safer, more convenient, faster and easier than femtosecond laser LASIK.
- Disclosure: Dr. Malecaze has no direct financial interest in the products discussed in this article, nor is he a paid consultant for any companies mentioned.