Technique for measuring laser in situ keratomileusis flap thickness using the IntraLase laser

Richard A Eisner; Perry S Binder

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.01.003

Technique for measuring laser in situ keratomileusis flap thickness using the IntraLase laser

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Apr;32(4):556-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.01.003.

Authors

Richard A Eisner¹, Perry S Binder

Affiliation

¹ Eisner Laser Center, Macon, Georgia 31210, USA. eisner2020@cox.net

PMID: 16698470
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.01.003

Abstract

Measurement of laser in situ keratomileusis flap thickness is required to estimate residual bed thickness. Historically, flap thickness has been assumed, estimated based on microkeratome head labeling, guessed based on flap handling characteristics, or calculated by subtraction pachymetry. We describe a method for measuring flap thickness before actual flap elevation using the IntraLase laser.

MeSH terms

Corneal Stroma / anatomy & histology*
Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological*
Dilatation, Pathologic / prevention & control
Humans
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ*
Lasers*
Monitoring, Intraoperative / methods*
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Surgical Flaps*