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41 EW REFRACTIVE July 2017 Reference 1. Sun Q, et al. Effect of femtosecond and microkeratome flaps creation on the cornea biomechanics during laser in situ keratomil- eusis: one year follow-up. Int J Ophthalmol. 2016;9:1409–1414. Editors' note: Dr. Wiley has financial interests with Alcon and Carl Zeiss Meditec. Drs. Coleman, Slade, and Stonecipher have no financial interests related to their comments. Contact information Coleman: stephen@colemanvision.com Slade: sgs@visiontexas.com Stonecipher: StoneNC@aol.com Wiley: wiley@cle2020.com "locks" back into position, according to the company website. "In my hands, the IntraLase technology for LASIK has unique features that allow me to fully create a customized flap for a patient and has completely changed my ap- proach to LASIK over the years," said Stephen Coleman, MD, Albuquer- que, New Mexico. "Flap diameter, flap shape, flap thickness, as well as the angle of the side-wall con- struction are all easily and readily programmable in my laser suite, for each individual patient. It is fast, precise, accurate, and reproducible." Dr. Coleman considers this technology to be the single great- est advancement in his 22 years of doing LASIK. "It is an absolute game-changer. It exceeds other huge steps forward, such as the introduc- tion of eye-tracking systems as well as customized excimer treatments, both of which made LASIK a much better procedure. Modern LASIK, which in my estimation includes using a femtosecond laser to create the flap, is the approach I use when treating all my patients—family, professional athletes, movie stars, military pilots, and firefighters. It's the best that I can offer in 2017," Dr. Coleman said. VisuMax femtosecond laser The VisuMax (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) employs high-per- formance femtosecond laser tech- nology and is characterized by its cutting precision, speed, and gentle treatment technique, according to the company website. With ReLEx SMILE, VisuMax begins a paradigm shift in refractive surgery: minimally invasive laser vision correction. According to William Wiley, MD, Cleveland, the patient experi- ence with this platform is the best in its class. "It has low pressure dock- ing, which allows for comfortable procedures for patients and minimal eye irritation in the early postop period. It also allows for no loss of vision during suction, which is less anxiety-provoking for the patient. Patient fixation during lasering allows for easy docking, and low energy delivery allows for minimal inflammation and quick healing. Additionally, the precise depth provides confidence that appropriate corneal tissue is preserved," he said. Dr. Wiley uses the VisuMax for both flap making and SMILE. "It is key to have another modality to treat refractive errors, capturing more patients and offering more options for vision correction and providing unique advantages for certain patients," he said. EW 800.354.7848 TOLL FREE IN THE USA | +1.859.259.4924 WORLD WIDE | stephensinst.com S9-2070 S9-2060 S9-2065 As we celebrate 40 years of service to the ophthalmic community, we recognize those doctors who have grown along with us. Just like our instruments, our reputation for value, service and reliability has been crafted to last a lifetime. "I have used Stephens ophthalmic instruments since I went into practice—forty years ago. When I need new microsurgical instruments, I look to Stephens first." JOHN E. DOWNING, MD Bowling Green, Kentucky © 2017 Stephens Instruments. All rights reserved.

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