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Epi-Lasik with the Epi-Head of the XP Microkeratome Pre Launch Evaluation

Epi-Lasik with the Epi-Head of the XP Microkeratome Pre Launch Evaluation. Bernard Mathys, MD ASCRS Chicago, April 8 , 2008. NO FINANCIAL INTEREST. Epi-Lasik. Why Epi-LSK ? Technique Material & Methods. Epithelial Healing Speed EpiLasik versus PRK.

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Epi-Lasik with the Epi-Head of the XP Microkeratome Pre Launch Evaluation

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  1. Epi-Lasik with the Epi-Head of the XP MicrokeratomePre Launch Evaluation Bernard Mathys, MD ASCRS Chicago, April 8 , 2008

  2. NO FINANCIAL INTEREST www.drmathys.be

  3. Epi-Lasik • Why Epi-LSK ? • Technique • Material & Methods www.drmathys.be

  4. Epithelial HealingSpeedEpiLasik versus PRK www.drmathys.be

  5. VA recoverySpeedEpiLasik versus PRK www.drmathys.be

  6. Results • No changes at 3M & 6M • No haze • No regression • All eyes = 20/20 • 85%: 1 line more • 27%: 2 lines more • No loss of BCVA www.drmathys.be

  7. 3 M after Epi-Lasik www.drmathys.be

  8. Questionnaire • Confort / Disconfort ? • Pain ? • Visual recovery: slow ? fast ? • Fluctuations ? • Evaluation of the procedure: score ? • Do it again or recommend it ? www.drmathys.be

  9. Answers • Very confortable: 100% • Pain: 8% • Visual recovery: faster than expected: 88% • Fluctuations: 60% for the first week, then 0 • Evaluation: 96% + 4% - (pain ?) • Do it again: 100% ! www.drmathys.be

  10. Conclusion • Safe device • Excellent results • Excellent option when Lasik not possible • Less induction of HOA than Lasik • Lamellar flaps weaken the cornea, much more than surface ablation • Less pain & Haze than PRK/Lasek • Same instrument as Lasik www.drmathys.be

  11. Thank You

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