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Yusef Yu.N.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Ermakova S.V.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Sheludchenko V.M.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Alkharki L.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Complications of femto-LASIK and features of cavitation injuries

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Yusef Yu.N., Ermakova S.V., Sheludchenko V.M., Alkharki L.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2023;139(3): 119‑125

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2023139031119

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COMPLICATIONS OF FEMTO-LASIK AND FEATURES OF CAVITATION INJURIES
COMPLICATIONS OF FEMTO-LASIK AND FEATURES OF CAVITATION INJURIES

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Yusef YuN, Ermakova SV, Sheludchenko VM, Alkharki L. Complications of femto-LASIK and features of cavitation injuries. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2023;139(3):119‑125. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2023139031119

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Abstract:

Modern approach to refractive laser surgery features three main types of lamellar surgery. Two of them are types of open laser keratomileusis (LASIK and femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK), and the third — closed (SMILE). All of these techniques allow achieving good clinical outcomes but differ in possible complications. This article reviews the complications of femto-LASIK and specifically the post-operative cavitation injuries, describes the mechanism of their occurrence, variants of their course, and presents the prevention measures.

Keywords:

refractive laser surgery of ametropias
femto-LASIK
cavitation complications
opaque bubble layer

Authors:

Yusef Yu.N.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Ermakova S.V.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Sheludchenko V.M.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Alkharki L.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Received:

20.08.2022

Accepted:

17.10.2022

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