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Thin LASIK flap creation using the SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome.
George D Kymionis1, Dimitra M Portaliou, Nikolaos S Tsiklis
1Institute of Vision and Optics University of Crete, Greece.
Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
|February 28, 2009
Summary
The SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome with a 90-microm head accurately created thin flaps during LASIK surgery. This method resulted in no complications and excellent visual outcomes for patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common refractive surgery.
- Accurate creation of thin corneal flaps is crucial for successful LASIK outcomes.
- The SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome is a device used for flap creation in LASIK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of LASIK surgery when using the SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome with a 90-microm head for intended thin flap creation.
- To assess the accuracy and safety of this specific microkeratome setting.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 47 eyes of 26 patients undergoing LASIK.
- The SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome with the 90-microm head was used to create superior hinge flaps.
- Evaluation included measurements of flap thickness, diameter, hinge size, and assessment of complications and visual outcomes.
Main Results:
- No intraoperative or early postoperative complications were reported.
- The mean flap thickness was 79.88 ± 6.94 micrometers.
- All eyes achieved emmetropia within one diopter postoperatively, with no loss of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity.
Conclusions:
- The SCHWIND Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome with the 90-microm head demonstrated increased accuracy in the intended creation of thin LASIK flaps.
- This technique appears safe and effective, leading to favorable visual results.
