Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 4 , Pages 556-558, April 2006

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

  • Richard A. Eisner, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Richard A. Eisner, MD, Eisner Laser Center, Ophthalmology, 125 Plantation Centre Drive, Macon, Georgia 31210, USA.
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  • Perry S. Binder, MS, MD

From the Eisner Laser Center, Macon, Georgia, USA

Accepted 26 July 2005.

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.

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 Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

PII: S0886-3350(06)00007-1

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.01.003

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 32, Issue 4 , Pages 556-558, April 2006

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