Femtosecond Laser
The femtosecond laser (FL) is a precise, high speed laser device adapted for use in LASIK surgery. The latest and most advanced FL is the Zeiss Visumax™. The Intralase™ and Ziemer™ are other examples of FLs. The LASIK procedure performed with a femtosecond laser is sometimes called “All-Laser LASIK,” “Bladeless LASIK,” or Z-LASIK™.
The goals of flap formation are a smooth bed, consistent flap thickness, flap hinge away from the treatment area, and safety with no damage to the flap. The FL flap creates a very uniform flap thickness, with a low complication rate. However, no procedure is totally complication free.
Evidence suggests that thinner flaps result in better visual performance for patients, in addition to preserving corneal integrity and reducing the incidence of Dry Eye after LASIK. Dr. Roholt was a leader in “thin-flap LASIK,” beginning years ago.
At Roholt Vision Institute, the Zeiss Visumax™ is used to perform Bladeless, All-Laser LASIK. The Visumax™ uses gentle, very low vacuum and low energy, and it’s superior accuracy makes it the only laser approved for the SMILE procedure, in addition to creation of exquisite LASIK flaps.