Experience in using the schwind keratome-F and schwind microkeratome Berlin in laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
- Author:
Atienza Jr Narciso F
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Male;
Female;
Middle Aged;
Adult;
Young Adult;
OPHTHALMOLOGY;
CORNEA
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2001;26(2):15-18
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
We are reporting the LASIK cases and the results done by two different surgeons. Patients were selected based on a thorough history taking and complete ophthalmologic examination. The variability was decreased by only reporting the cases done by the co-authors since the operative technique followed by the two were virtually similar. Pre-operative corneal topography, videokeratography, and pachymetry were taken together with a thorough routine ophthalmologic history and examination. All patients who were screened were included in the study. The Schwind Microkeratome was used to create the corneal flap, the stromal ablation was then performed using the Schwind Microkeratome-F by Coherent with the Lambda Physik COMPex Excimer Laser. Pre-operative visual acuity was compared from the post-operative results. Likewise, intra-operative and post-operative complications were reported. Regular follow-up was done at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and 6 months post-op. Visual acuity and refraction were closely monitored during the follow-up. (Author)
