Horizontally oval flaps match the shape of the most common ablation pattern for astigmatic correction. And while the conventional round flap works well, oval flaps represent an opportunity to improve the LASIK procedure. They better conform to the natural anatomical shape of the cornea and allow for better alignment of the flap. The horizontally oval…
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Accelerated Corneal Crosslinking Procedure Receives CE Approval
A procedure designed to strengthen the cornea after LASIK called LASIK Xtra, has received CE approval for marketing in Europe and was just approved in Canada as well. Marketed by Avedro, Inc., Lasik Xtra is an accelerated corneal crosslinking procedure that applies Avedro’s VibeX riboflavin ophthalmic solution to the cornea, and then uses it’s KXL System to irradiate the…