Flap Lasik Using Microkeratome​

Flap Lasik using microkeratome (A very tiny blade used to create a corneal flap) is the most widely performed Lasik even today


A tiny blade called microkeratome is used to create a flap on the cornea cutting the surface layer almost around the circumference except for a tiny portion letting it to act like a fulcrum while lifting the rest of flap.


Microkeratome / Blade Lasik can be performed using either of the most advanced treatment plans namely Wavefront Guided Customised Treatment plan or Topoguided / Contoura treatment plan. 

 

Subsequent to the laser procedure, the flap is repositioned back and procedure is completed


Decision to go with wavefront guided customised lasik or Topoguided Contoura lasik treatment plan will be based on corneal topography study and also individual choice of candidate.

Why Flap Lasik

  • High Precision outcomes
  • Most widely available and time-tested procedure
  • Faster recovery (1 day)
  • No colour halos or starburst when performed using wavefront guided or Contoura treatment
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Suitable for

Any candidate who is eligible for Lasik and is between 18-50 Years

Refractive Errors Correction

Corrects Distance Vision including astigmatism and Corrects Near Vision

Advantages

High Precision results
Most widely performed procedure even till date
No colour halos when performed using Wavefront guided or Contoura Treatment Plan
No star bursts when performed using Wavefront of Contoura Treatment Plan

What treatment plans can be used

Wavefront Guided Customised Lasik / Contoura Lasik

Duration of the procedure

10- 15 minutes

Recovery

1 Day

Before Surgery

Primary Consultation for vision check-up, Dry eyes assessment and Retina Health Topography and Pachymetry using Wavefront Scan or Contoura Scan Basic Laboratory tests – Viral Screening and Blood Sugar for Diabetics

After Surgery

Post operative medications will be prescribed
Recommended post-surgery visits are generally on day 1: 3 & after a week

Resuming work

The 2 nd day from procedure, work can be resumed

FAQs

No, Flap Lasik using blade technique is completely painless procedure. We give eye drops prior to
the procedure to induce numbness and the procedure is completed just in 5 to 10 mins in both
eyes

Mild Dry eyes are common and if you are using contact lenses it is even more common. If you
have mild dry eyes, we generally perform blade lasik without any problem. However, if the
severity is moderate to high, we do not recommend Flap Lasik either using a blade or all laser
lasik. We generally consider other types of Refractive Surgery in case of moderate to severe cases

If the cornea is too thin and your refractive error is high, the answer is no. But if you have mild
myopia or hyperopia and cornea is regular, we can perform Flap lasik, however unless we do the
thickness study, we cannot be sure about it

Generally, no, PRK is a preferred choice for candidates with Keratoconus after or along with a
corneal stabilization procedure called C3R. Non- laser refractive surgeries viz ICL and RLE are
better options

Yes, near vision up to +4.00 can be corrected using Blade Lasik/ Flap Lasik

Both are equally good, but All laser Lasik (Femto Lasik) is often more recommended as the flap
creation is uniform.

Experience
Expertise
Excellence

With Over 20 Years of Experience in Lasik and other Refractive Surgeries , GFL offers excellence in Lasik and other Refractive Surgeries for people of any age between 18 years to 80 years

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Experience
Expertise
Excellence

With Over 20 Years of Experience in Lasik and other Refractive Surgeries , GFL offers excellence in Lasik and other Refractive Surgeries for people of any age between 18 years to 80 years

book an appointment