SYMPOSIUM: KERATOCONUS |
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Year : 2013 | Volume
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Review of current indications for combined very high fluence collagen cross-linking and laser in situ keratomileusis surgery
Anastasios John Kanellopoulos1, Gregory J Pamel2
1 New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA; Laservision.gr Institute, Athens, Greece 2 New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA
Correspondence Address:
Anastasios John Kanellopoulos Clinical Professor of Ophtlomology, NYU Medical School, NY, 115 East 61st Street, New York, 10065, USA
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.116074
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In this brief review we will discuss the reasoning and evolution of our current use of combined very high-fluence collagen crosslinking and laser in situ keratomileusis. Several presentations and pertinent publications are reviewed, along with the key steps of the enhanced LASIK procedure. Long term outcome data support the safety and efficacy of LASIK Xtra in stabilizing myopic but also hyperopic LASIK results.In conclusion, we have compelling evidence that LASIK Xtra is a safe and effective adjunct. |
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