Conventional Versus Inverted Side-cut Flaps for Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK: Laboratory and Clinical Evaluation

Abstract

Significant differences in wound healing were observed in rabbit corneas that underwent LASIK with conventional or inverted side-cuts. Variation in flap side-cut angles did not alter the long-term biomechanical properties measured with the ORA in patients after LASIK. [J Refract Surg. 2017;33(2):96-103.].