Richard A. Erdey, MD Columbus, OH
Complications arising from LASIK Enhancement constitute a significant risk factor in cornea surgery today. Various reports indicate enhancement rates of between 8% and 20%. These complications include torn caps, folds, cracks and infection. However, the most prevalent complication is that of epithelial defects due to the blunt dissection normally applied. This gives rise to epithelial tears and tags which can inadvertently be tucked under the flap margins upon replacement. This results in epithelial in-growth and entrapped epithelium, which have been proven to lead to stromal melting anterior to the epi-entrapment. This issue is so significant that some surgeons are using a second microkeratome pass to raise the flap. Our new Erdey Flap Elevator will help manage these concerns.
Designed for LASIK enhancements * Allows surgeon to reopen flap incision… * To lift the flap… * Ideally at the slit lamp