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The Femtosecond Laser: a New Tool for Refractive and Corneal Surgery

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Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Part of the book series: Essentials in Ophthalmology ((ESSENTIALS))

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7.4 Conclusions

The FS laser permits photodisruption of the cornea at low energy levels and with high precision, making it a very useful tool for corneal surgery. The flexibility of the laser platform permits the customization of LASIK flaps, as well as the production of unique trephination patterns in penetrating and lamellar keratoplasties. While offering an excellent safety profile, the FS laser also produces LASIK outcomes that are equivalent, or slightly superior to those of blade-based microkeratomes. As clinical experience with this new technology accrues, rapid expansion into other varieties of anterior segment surgery is anticipated.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6565 Fannin, NC205, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA

    Mitchell P. Weikert MD (Prof.)

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Medical Center, 85 East Concord Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA

    Anne Bottros MD

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  1. Augenklinik der Johann Wolfgang, Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany

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  2. Department of Opthalmology, 6565 Fannin NC 205, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Douglas D. Koch MD (Prof.) (Prof.)

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Weikert, M.P., Bottros, A. (2006). The Femtosecond Laser: a New Tool for Refractive and Corneal Surgery. In: Kohnen, T., Koch, D.D. (eds) Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg . https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-30796-6_7

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