What Is FemtoLASIK?

FemtoLASIK is a LASIK procedure to correct or improve myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism using a laser on the cornea. The earlier LASIK method used a blade to create an opening on the corneal surface, while FemtoLASIK uses a femtosecond laser to create the corneal opening and an excimer laser to correct the refractive error. This makes the FemtoLASIK procedure more accurate and safer compared to earlier methods.

FemtoLASIK Procedure

First Stage: Creation of the corneal flap/opening using a femtosecond laser

Second Stage: The corneal flap/opening is lifted

Third Stage: The laser process using an excimer laser on the exposed corneal surface

Fourth Stage: The flap/opening is repositioned to its original state

Who Is an Ideal Candidate?

• Criteria for FemtoLASIK. FemtoLASIK is very well suited for patients with high myopia, ranging from -1.00D to -15.00D, and astigmatism up to -5.00D.
• Ideal Candidates for FemtoLASIK. Aged 18 years or older, not pregnant or breastfeeding, no history of eye disease.
• Eye Conditions for FemtoLASIK. Refractive error has not changed over the past 12 months. No corneal disease, significant retinal degeneration, severe dry eye, etc.

Advantages of FemtoLASIK

• Very high level of precision and lower risk of inflammation.
• Faster healing process.
• Fewer side effects.
• Greater patient comfort.

Technology Used at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic

Visumax Femtosecond System

Defining the pulse of refractive surgery. With VisuMax, ZEISS has significantly transformed the world of refractive surgery. This innovative laser system uses high-performance femtosecond laser technology with exceptional cutting precision, unmatched speed, and gentle treatment techniques. VisuMax is the ideal platform for the most current therapeutic and corneal refractive surgery applications, including:

• Flap: for precise FemtoLASIK and PRESBYOND Laser Blended Vision flap cutting
• Keratoplasty: for a broad spectrum of corneal transplant procedures
• Incision for ICR: for intracorneal tunnel segments for specific purposes

With ReLEx® SMILE, VisuMax has brought about a paradigm shift in refractive surgery, minimizing laser invasiveness in vision correction. VisuMax is a logical advancement in the product line for refractive surgeons and marks another step toward the future of corneal surgery — progress that ZEISS has been shaping for more than 20 years.

MEL 80 EXCIMER LASER Exceptionally High Performance

MEL 80™ is a high-quality product from ZEISS Germany, designed to correct vision impairments safely and comfortably. All existing parameters operate on a highly modern platform oriented toward improving efficiency, optimal treatment results, and fast healing.

Key factors include high ablation speed, high-performance eye tracking, and CRS-Master for treatment calculation and planning. MEL 80™ is an excimer laser that can be used in various applications, including FemtoLASIK, LASIK, Customized Treatments, Surface Ablation (PRK and LASEK), and Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK).

With MEL 80™, VisuMax, and CRS-Master, ZEISS has combined three of the most advanced products — from preliminary examination and treatment planning to precise flap results, followed by highly accurate correction outcomes. The high-precision flap is created by VisuMax, with a specialized ablation profile, short treatment time, and highly advanced eye tracking that maps the pupil and limbus on the Mel 80™, helping doctors produce an excellent, precise flap.