LASIK News

On this page, we will review current developments in LASIK and vision correction surgery for you.

Advanced Technology IOLs: Recommending the right IOL
Ocular Surgery News Europe Edition assembled a panel of experts to review leading trends in advanced technology IOLs, and to provide perspectives on recommending the right IOL for patients undergoing cataract surgery. The November OSN supplement is based on a roundtable discussion held during the 2011 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress. Among the panelists are Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, and Michael Knorz, MD.
Source: www.freevis.de/knorz/Knorz_2011_OSN_Alcon_IOL.pdf

FreeVis specialists honored - Again.
November 2011 - As in the previous year, FOCUS magazine lists Michael Knorz, MD, and Armin Scharrer, MD, among the TOP 39 German refractive and cataract surgeons.
Sources: FOCUS spezial 11/2011 and FOCUS 21/2010

Michael C. Knorz, M.D. presented Keynote Lecture at AAO's Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day October 2011 - Michael Knorz presented results that highlight advantages of using the femtosecond laser during refractive cataract surgery. "Laser fragmentation requires less phaco power and doesn't disturb endothelial cells. The laser capsulotomy provides IOL centration and refractive predictability," Dr. Knorz said in his keynote address during the Refractive Surgerys Subspecialty Day at the 2011 Annual AAO Meeting in Orlando, FL. The laser is beneficial in capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, corneal incisions, and astigmatism correction. Dr. Knorz said a recently published study has proven that IOL centration is better with the laser versus a manual capsulorhexis. Also, he said, there is a safety advantage with the laser platform. "When we compare manual and laser phacoemulsification, we see about a 50% reduction in phacoemulsification power, as well as a 28% decrease in endothelial cell loss in the femto laser versus the manual technique," he said.

ESCRS 2011: Refractive adjustments after ocular surgery: To lift or not to lift?
September 2011 - Flap lift remains the standard enhancement after LASIK, as long as the flap is normal and the stromal bed is thick enough, according to a speaker at Monday's main ESCRS symposium, "Refractive Adjustments After Ocular Surgery." "Looking at the literature and talking to my colleagues, I would say that, today, under-the-flap is the preferred technique for enhancements, both for femtosecond LASIK and microkeratome LASIK," said Michael Knorz, M.D. , Germany. "The reasons are patient comfort and it is easily repeatable. Always lift the flap rather than recut. The rate of complications is much higher if you recut." Surface ablation is preferred if the stromal bed is too thin, if the flap is abnormal, or there has been a previous RK or corneal graft, Dr. Knorz said. Aspheric or custom ablation can be used to treat refractive errors, while custom ablation should also be used to treat higher order aberrations.

Femtosecond laser assisted capsulotomy - First results
August 2011 - More precise capsulotomy sizing and centering can be achieved when using the femtosecond laser during cataract surgery / refractive lens exchange. Properly and regularly sized, shaped, and centered femtosecond laser capsulotomies resulted in better overlap parameters that help maintain proper positioning of the IOL.
Kránitz K, Takacs A, Miháltz K, Kovács I, Knorz MC, Nagy ZZ: Femtosecond laser capsulotomy and manual continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis parameters and their effects on intraocular lens centration  —   [full article], J Refract Surg, 2011 Aug;27(8):558-63
Nagy ZZ, Kránitz K, Takacs AI, Miháltz K, Kovács I, Knorz MC: Comparison of intraocular lens decentration parameters after femtosecond and manual capsulotomies  —   [full article],J Refract Surg, 2011 Aug;27(8):564-9

Angle-supported phakic intraocular lens for correction of moderate to high myopia
Knorz et al conclude that the AcrySof Cachet phakic IOL, an angle-supported phakic lens, offers favorable refractive correction and predictability as well as acceptable safety in patients with moderate to high myopia. Knorz MC, Lane SS, Holland SP: Angle-supported phakic intraocular lens for correction of moderate to high myopia: Three-year interim results in international multicenter studies
J Refract Surg, 2011 Mar;37(3):469-80

FreeVis introduces the Laser-assisted Refractive Lens Exchange
July 2011. The use of the femtosecond laser during the refractive lens exchange further increases its precision and safety. FreeVis uses the precision laser for the first four steps of the procedure: First, the laser liquifies the natural lens. Next, the laser is used to cut a circular opening into the lens capsule and a small incision in the periphery of the cornea. Finally, the femtosecond laser can also be used to correct an accompanying astigmatism.

iLASIK - Advanced Technology That Delivers Personal Best Vision
The iLASIK solution is the unprecedented combination of IntraLase® technology and the Advanced CustomVue® procedure, a one-of-a-kind blend of technology that yields clinical benefits at every step.

Press Conference with Live Surgery in Mannheim
On February 3rd, 2011, Prof. Michael Knorz held a press conference to launch the KAMRA™ inlay at his practice in Mannheim, Germany. The event consisted of an educational presentation by Prof. Knorz,
a question and answer session, live surgery, a patient interview and fact sheet handout. Seven journalist and one radio station attended.

KAMRA^TM Inlay CE-certified in Europe (previously AcuFocus Corneal Inlay)
The inlay, a micro-thin piece of black polymer with a small opening its center, is designed to improve depth of focus to allow the eye to see near and intermediate objects more clearly, therefore decreasing dependence on reading glasses.

Questions you should ask before your laser vision correction
Who should not have LASIK surgery? Can I wear contact lenses prior to the pre-op exam? What are the risks of LASIK surgery? How long will the treatment result last? For answers to these and other questions, click here.

Surgeon shares new refractive technologies adopted in clinic: iLASIK and the AcrySof phakic IOL
Michael C. Knorz, MD, is routinely using iLASIK and the AcrySof phakic IOL in his practice and shared insights about the new technologies at the joint meeting of the Asia-Pacific Academy of
Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. More...

Interview with Michael Knorz, MD: The changing face of refractive surgery
The innovative practice of using a femtosecond laser to create LASIK flaps has profoundly changed laser refractive surgery. More...

LASIK World Literature Review: Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction
95.4 % of LASIK patients worldwide report satisfaction with the outcome of their LASIK procedure, according to a meta-analysis of patient reported outcome performed by the Joint LASIK Study Task Force. Learn more: Medical News Today | Abstract of publication (Medline)

AcrySof phakic lens receives European Approval
The Acrysof phakic or "contact" lens (new name: Acrysof Cachet Phakic Lens) is used to treat nearsightedness from -6 to up to -16 dpt. It may also be indicated when corneal laser surgery cannot be performed or is at its limit, for example because the cornea is too thin. More...

LASIK-TÜV certificate introduced in Germany
Currently, the LASIK-TÜV is the highest quality certificate available. Check if your selected surgeon is LASIK-TÜV certified.

50 tough questions you should asked your LASIK doctor
A detailed guide to selecting a LASIK surgeon by USAEyes.