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Superior to Scrape
2-5 seconds minimizes total procedure time
Less patient anxiety by eliminating time consumed scraping
Will not compromise stromal integrity due to top design
Eliminates nicks or scrapes to bowman's
(Less possibility of keratocyte stimulation)
Single use disposable tips
Superior to Transepithelial
Uniform removal of the epithelium centrally and peripherally
No need for subsequent scrapping
Less wear on laser optics
Performed with patient positioned under the laser microscope
Epithelial removal in re-treatment
Essential in Hyperopic PRK
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