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IN THE NAME OF GOD Microwave Technology For Reshaping OF Cornea Sh.Hanjani , M.D Ophthalmologist

IN THE NAME OF GOD Microwave Technology For Reshaping OF Cornea Sh.Hanjani , M.D Ophthalmologist. Microwave for reshaping of cornea Microwave technology uses since 15 years. Currently in initial testing. Is known as keraflex . Single low energy microwave pulse lasting less than one second.

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IN THE NAME OF GOD Microwave Technology For Reshaping OF Cornea Sh.Hanjani , M.D Ophthalmologist

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  1. IN THE NAME OF GODMicrowave Technology For Reshaping OF CorneaSh.Hanjani , M.DOphthalmologist

  2. Microwave for reshaping of cornea • Microwave technology uses since 15 years. • Currently in initial testing. • Is known as keraflex. • Single low energy microwave pulse lasting less than one second. • Energy applied in an annular pattern to corneal mid-periphery. • Single pulse raises the temp of stroma to 65° in the upper 150µ of stroma . • Evaporative cooling technique protect epithelium and bowman’s membrane.

  3. Shrinkage of collagen applies tensile stress to the central cornea causes flattening and reduction of myopia. • Refractive results depends to depth and diameter of the induced collagen. • More peripherally and deeper stromal tensioning causes steepening the cornea for correct hyperopia.

  4. Total treatment time is about 2 seconds • No pain • Transient superficial haze is lost within minutes • First day post OP seems noting done. • Keraflex corrections lifespan : 18-24 months , may extend with CCL • Keraflex KXL for keratoconus. induced refractive effect as well as stabilize the KC

  5. Keraflex effected an 8.1 diopter reduction in the cone and a more prolate shaped cornea The protruding KC cone seen here is substantially de-centered and has a K reading of 52.7 diopters

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