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Focus on Microkeratomes

ZYOPTIX XP

Bausch & Lomb
■ The Zyoptix XP's head labels reflect true, nominal flap thickness and the microkeratome achieves enhanced safety through a suction ring design that reduces the potential for pseudosuction, slippage and suction breaks. The elevated, gearless drive assembly minimizes interference with drapes and eyelashes.

Interchangeable components make the XP easy to use and service. Replacement parts can be ordered while keeping the microkeratome system in a surgeon's clinic. Clinical versatility is achieved with: the right eye/left eye selector switch, which eliminates the need for disassembly between eyes; larger diameter beds for wider treatment areas and 360° hinge placement. The motor sleeve may be sterilized, reducing the potential for contamination during the procedure. The Zyoptix XP is now available with high-precision epi-separation accessories for a seamless transition between LASIK and surface techniques, says B&L.

Bausch & Lomb
Phone: (800) 338-2020
www.zyoptixusa.com

ML7 MICROKERATOME

Med-Logics, Inc.
■ The ML7 microkeratome exemplifies the same type of accuracy and performance as the Med-Logics calibrated LASIK blade design (CLB) used in other brands of microkeratomes. A variety of CLB options include plano, -10 μm, -20 μm, -30 μm, +10 μm and +20 μm CLB for use in creating a custom flap with the ML7. The ML7 Blade Shuttle installs the CLB directly into the head without being handled by the user.

The small footprint and handpiece design allow the surgeon to locate the hinge in a temporal, nasal or superior position. Patient comfort is increased because a lid speculum is not required. The patented vacuum-control system for the ML7 contributes to creating reliable and predictable flaps, says the company.

Med-Logics, Inc.
Phone: (949) 582-3891
www.mlogics.com

MICROKERATOMES

Moria
■ Moria microkeratomes provide a high degree of precision and reproducibility.

The One Use-Plus SBK is a linear, automated microkeratome designed to create 100 μm corneal flaps in preparation for sub-Bowman's keratomileusis. The pre-assembled device includes a disposable head, a translucent suction ring, and a handpiece with two motors that independently control the blade's advancement and oscillation.

For conventional-thickness LASIK, the One Use-Plus is also available with a 130 μm head. The Epi-K is the most widely used epikeratome on the market. Sharing the same technology platform as the One Use-Plus, and with a proprietary separator design and builtin safety features, it is the optimal choice for surface ablation.

The Evolution3E control unit drives all Moria keratomes, as well as the company's DSAEK system.

Moria
Phone: (800) 441-1314
www.moria-surgical.com

CARRIAZO-PENDULAR

SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions
■ The Carriazo-Pendular microkeratome provides safe and predictable results, says the company. The cutting head and blade are designed in a convex form similar to the cornea itself. The unique design of the Carriazo-Pendular, combined with the optimal settings for cutting speed and blade oscillation, provides a homogeneous flap profile, highly predictable flap thickness with an extremely low standard of deviation down to 10 μm and smooth cutting edges. An additional vacuum chamber located in the suction ring increases cutting safety, says Schwind. An innovative blade box for almost touchless mounting of the blade increases cutting safety once more. The hinge position can be freely selected (360°) and individual components are interchangeable for optimal OR procedures.

Standardized and controlled treatment is ensured by detailed monitoring of cutting and suction phases. These cutting and suction phases can be read out and analyzed by the optional available monitoring software.

SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions
Phone: +49(0)6027–508-0
www.eye-tech-solutions.com

AMADEUS II

Ziemer USA, Inc.
■ The Amadeus II is the first and only comprehensive microkeratome system that performs LASIK, epi-LASIK, DSAEK and lamellar keratoplasty procedures all on the same platform. It is an extremely versatile system with 11 different suction units and eight blade holders to handle every anatomical and surgical siutation, says Ziemer. The Amadeus II has full computer control with personalized procedure parameters, touch-screen and voice feedback. In addition, it has an optional artificial chamber and eye holder for creating donor grafts.

Ziemer USA, Inc.
Phone: (866) 708-4490
www.ziemergroup.ch