Japanese Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology
Volume 58, Issue 8, August 2004, Pages 1515-1517
Tagawa, K., Kawasaki, K. , Higashide, T.
Dept. of Ophthalmol., Yatsuo General Hosp., Yatsuo Nei Toyama, Japan
Jinzu Eye Clin.
Department of Ophthalmology, Yatsuo General Hospital, Yatsuo Nei Toyama
939-2376, Japan
Abstract
We performed laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) on 155 eyes using either of two types of microkeratome produced by Moria. Manually operated LSK-ONE was used for 76 eyes. Autorotary M2 was used for 79 eyes. Incidence of irregular flap was significantly less with M2 than LSK-ONE. There was no significant difference between the two microkeratomes regarding: free cap, buttonhole, incomplete pass, canthotomy, corneal epithelial defect, bleeding pannus, epithelial ingrowth, or retreatment. Suction time averaged 24.5±19.8 sec for LSK-ONE and 26.1± 5.8 sec for M2. While the average had no significant difference, the deviation was greater for LSK-ONE than M2. The findings show that M2 may be safer and easier for LASIK than LSK-ONE.
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