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Incidence Of Complications During Flap Creation In Lasik
Incidence of complications during flap creation in LASIK using the NIDEK MK-2000 microkeratome in 26,600 cases.
Author: Carrillo C , Chayet AS , Dougherty PJ , Montes M , Magallanes R , Najman J , Fleitman J , Morales A
Source: J Refract Surg, 21(5 Suppl): S655-7 2005
Summary of Research:
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the incidence of intraoperative complications using the NIDEK MK-2000 microkeratome during flap creation in LASIK.
The methods used in the research:
The incidence of intraoperative flap complications during LASIK using the NIDEK MK-2000 microkeratome
was retrospectively studied in 26,600 procedures performed in 5 outpatient excimer laser surgery centers.
Results & Conclusion:
A total of 65 (0.244%) complications were identified: 23 (0.086%) eyes had free caps, 13 (0.049%) eyes had an incomplete pass, 13 (0.049%) eyes had an epithelial defect, 11 (0.041%) eyes had buttonhole, and 5 (0.019%) eyes had irregular flap. The remaining 26,535 (99.756%) eyes had uneventful flap creation.
CONCLUSIONS:
Use of the NIDEK MK-2000 microkeratome resulted in a low incidence of intraoperative complications, making it a safe and reliable device for creating flaps during LASIK.
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