Purpose: To evaluate the predictability of flap thickness produced by 2 available plates of the automated Hansatome microkeratome (160 um and 180 um blades) Methods: A cross-sectional study of 104 eyes of 57 patients who had undergone LASIK with either planoscan or customized ablation excises laser treatment was evaluated. The procedures were done by 18 surgeons employing a standard surgical protocol. The eyes were assigned to the available plates depending on the pre-operative refraction, pachymetry, keratometry and estimated residual thickness Results: Thickness of corneal flap cannot be predicted by clinical parameters.
Human ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Young Adult ; CROSS SECTIONAL STUDIES ; KERATOMILEUS ; LASER IN SITU ; LASER SURGERY ; OPHTHALMOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE