Reply: OCT Analysis of Flap Thickness

There is no mention of femtosecond laser speed in either abstract or any reference to comparing different laser speeds to analyze differences in flap predictability based on these different laser speeds. [...]these references do no appear to support the statement on femtosecond speed. A comparative...

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Published inJournal of refractive surgery (1995) Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 117 - 119
Main Authors Stahl, Jason E., Durrie, Daniel S., Schwendeman, Frank J., Boghossian, Allen J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thorofare SLACK INCORPORATED 01.02.2008
Subjects
Ablation
Accuracy
Astigmatism
Automation
Biomechanics
Cornea
Hydration
Lasers
Microscopy
Postoperative period
Reproducibility
Germany
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Summary:There is no mention of femtosecond laser speed in either abstract or any reference to comparing different laser speeds to analyze differences in flap predictability based on these different laser speeds. [...]these references do no appear to support the statement on femtosecond speed. A comparative study of stromal bed quality with scanning electron microscopy by Sarayba et al2 evaluated the Hansatome (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY) and 15- and 30-kHz IntraLase lasers. [...]more collagen fibers are cut with a meniscus-shaped flap measuring 110 μm centrally and 140 μm peripherally compared to a 110-μm planar flap. [...]biomechanical strength of a cornea with a meniscus-shaped flap is likely weaker than a planar-shaped flap even with both measuring 110 μm centrally.
ISSN:1081-597X
1938-2391
DOI:10.3928/1081597X-20080201-01a