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LASIK MD Laser Eye SurgeryZero Compression Keratome

LASIK MD is proud to offer this technology for laser vision correction. This Bausch & Lomb technology saves corneal tissue through thinner, smoother and uniform flaps. It also offers a high degree of safety that is gentle on tissues avoiding many surface complications. Most important, this technology creates excellent quality flaps, making this step a safe component of  LASIK surgery.

Who should use it?

  • Patients who desire recent techniques in keratome technology
  • Patients with high prescriptions, thinner corneas and very large pupils who would benefit from saving corneal tissue
  • Patients who are prone to corneal swelling (corneal dystrophy)
  • Patients with delicate surface skin on the cornea

Zero Compression Keratome and Corneal Abrasions

The Zero Compression Keratome is a device used during LASIK vision correction to decrease the occurrence of corneal epithelial abrasions (“scratches”). This new and improved version of the Hansatome offers significant benefits to patients. There is a decreased risk of corneal abrasions. In addition, thinner flaps can be created for patients with thin corneas, large pupils or high prescriptions.