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Transition to femtosecond lasers went smoothly, surgeon reports

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LAS VEGAS — The transition to use of a femtosecond laser for LASIK flap-making in one large practice was relatively smooth, according to surgeon speaking here.

Here at the OSN Las Vegas meeting, Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, said that he and his colleagues at Minnesota Eye Consultants “were pleased to find no incidence of epithelial defects, epithelial ingrowth, microstriae or haze” after they began using the IntraLase FS 15 kHz laser.

“We were skeptical at first. Our results were not that great at first, but then we used it more, and were pleased with the new data,” said Dr. Lindstrom, OSN Chief Medical Editor. He added that a reduction in pulse energy as the laser’s speed increased to 30 kHz and then 60 kHz has appeared to reduce inflammation.

“Our surgeons love it, and it’s also fun to use,” he said.