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Review
. 2016 Apr 19:10:697-703.
doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S99741. eCollection 2016.

Advances in femtosecond laser technology

Thais Pinheiro Callou  1 , Renato Garcia  1 , Adriana Mukai  1 , Natalia T Giacomin  1 , Rodrigo Guimarães de Souza  1 , Samir J Bechara  1
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Review

Advances in femtosecond laser technology

Thais Pinheiro Callou et al. Clin Ophthalmol. .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: astigmatism surgery; cataract extraction; intracorneal ring; keratoplasty; laser in situ keratomileusis; laser therapy; presbyopia; refractive surgical procedures.

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