Novel tissue adhesives to secure laser in situ keratomileusis flaps
Kang P, Carnahan M, Wathier M, Grinstaff M, Kim T. Novel tissue adhesives to secure laser in situ keratomileusis flaps. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2005, 31: 1208-1212. PMID: 16039499, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.10.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSitu keratomileusis flapsFlap dislocationDuke University Eye CenterHuman eye bank eyesSecond groupFlap edgeUniversity Eye CenterEye bank eyesTissue adhesiveMerocel spongeFlap complicationsLASIK flap complicationsEye CenterLASIK flapEpithelial ingrowthFlap adherenceFlapMicrokeratome systemScalpel bladeDye leakageFirst groupFluorescein dyeEffective alternativeRubbery consistencyFurther testing