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Title:

Epi-laser in situ keratomileusis: comparative evaluation of epithelial separation with 3 microkeratomes.

Document type:
Comparative Study; Journal Article
Author(s):
Herrmann, WA; Hillenkamp, J; Hufendiek, K; Prahs, P; Lohmann, CP; Helbig, H; Kobuch, K
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the cleavage plane, corneal cytoarchitecture, and cell vitality of separated corneal epithelial sheets created with 3 commonly used microkeratomes. SETTING: Laboratories of the Regensburg University Medical Center, Regensburg, Germany. METHODS: Mechanical separation of the epithelial layer in 10 porcine eyes and 2 human eyes was performed with 3 different microkeratomes (Amadeus II, Zyoptix XP, Epivision). Five of 10 porcine corneas and the 2 human corneas treated with each...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Cataract Refract Surg
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
34
Journal issue:
10
Pages contribution:
1761-6
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.06.028
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18812130
Print-ISSN:
0886-3350
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
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