The Z LASIK procedure
LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) is a medical procedure used to correct different kinds of vision problems, first introduced in the early 1990s. The procedure involves the creation of a very thin flap of tissue on the cornea which is lifted so that the surgeon can remove additional tissue to change the shape of the cornea before folding back the flap and allowing the eye to heal. When LASIK was first introduced, flap creation was done by a mechanical microkeratome which is a specialized surgical blade. In 2004, the first bladeless LASIK surgery was performed with a femtosecond laser which has since become the standard of care and is currently one of the most frequently performed surgeries1. |
Femtosecond laser LASIK procedures have a very high patient satisfaction rate and good visual results2. Z LASIK is a highly specialized, patient-centered medical procedure that uses advanced technology to minimize post-surgical inflammation and discomfort3. To find out if Z LASIK is right for you please explore the specific information about the Z LASIK procedure and the patient information and consult with your doctor. To find a Z LASIK doctor in your area please visit our find-a-doctor page. |
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References 1 Duffey RJ, Leaming D. US trends in refractive surgery: 2002 ISRS survey. J Refract Surg. 2003 May-Jun;19(3):357-63. 2 Solomon KD1, Fernández de Castro LE, Sandoval HP, Biber JM, Groat B, Neff KD, Ying MS, French JW, Donnenfeld ED, Lindstrom RL; Joint LASIK Study Task Force. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction. Ophthalmology. 2009 Apr;116(4):691-701. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2008.12.037. 3 Tomita M., Sotoyama Y., Yukawa S., Nakamura T. Comparison of DLK incidence after laser in situ keratomileusis associated with two femtosecond lasers: Femto LDV and IntraLase FS60. Clinical Ophthalmology 2013; 7:1365–1371 |
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Important patient information
Ziemer FEMTO LDV lasers are prescription medical devices that can only be used by accredited eye care professionals for LASIK and other approved surgical procedures. Only a trained eye care professional can determine if a FEMTO LDV laser procedure is appropriate for your condition. Talk to your doctor if you have a family history of keratoconus, glaucoma, other eye-related diseases, diabetes, a history of herpes simplex or herpes zoster keratitis, significant dry eye, severe allergies or have had changes in your vision over the past year.
The LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) procedure causes permanent changes to the cornea as a therapy for myopia, hyperopia or other diseases where the cornea is not an optimal shape. You should not have LASIK if you have autoimmune or an immunodeficiency disease, if you are pregnant or nursing, show signs of corneal thinning, or take medications with eye-related side effects, such as Isotretinoin (Accutane®) for acne treatment or Amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone®) for cardiac arrhythmia. LASIK is for adults whose vision has stabilized.
Risks associated with the LASIK procedure include: dry eye syndrome, the possible need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery, visual symptoms including halos, glare, starbursts, double vision, other visual irregularities or possible loss of vision. Results may vary for each individual patient.