What is the da Vinci Femtosecond Laser really like? Is it effective?

The da Vinci femtosecond laser device is a precision ocular surgical laser device used to perform

American INTRALASE Femtosecond Laser

LASIK surgery to form a corneal flap or can be used for initial keratomileusis required for keratoplasty, or tunnel shaping for corneal regeneration or corneal ring implantation.

The INTRALASE FS laser device delivery system is used to connect to the available INTRALASE FS disposable patient interface device. This device consists of a sterilized suction ring device and a sterilized flat lens for dedicated use.

The INTRALASE FS laser should only be operated by or under the direct supervision of a physician who has been trained and is certified in the safety of laser devices or in the use of the INTRALASE FS laser.

Contraindications include corneal damage, corneal edema, hypotony, cataracts, existing corneal grafts, and conical corneas.

The INTRALASE FS laser can be used to form an endothelial ring implantation pathway, including conical corneal treatment modalities.

--Popular Ophthalmology