Advances in femtosecond laser technology

Femtosecond laser technology has become widely adopted by ophthalmic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to discuss applications and advantages of femtosecond lasers over traditional manual techniques, and related unique complications in cataract surgery and corneal refractive surgical procedures...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Callou, Thais Pinheiro, Garcia, Renato, Mukai, Adriana, Giacomin, Natalia T, de Souza, Rodrigo Guimarães, Bechara, Samir J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2016
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4844446/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27143847
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S99741
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Sumario:Femtosecond laser technology has become widely adopted by ophthalmic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to discuss applications and advantages of femtosecond lasers over traditional manual techniques, and related unique complications in cataract surgery and corneal refractive surgical procedures, including: LASIK flap creation, intracorneal ring segment implantation, presbyopic treatments, keratoplasty, astigmatic keratotomy, and intrastromal lenticule procedures.

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