Which Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments Are Used During LASIK Procedures?
A LASIK procedure depends on five groups of ophthalmic surgical instruments: diagnostic devices, eyelid and eye stabilizers, flap-creation tools, the excimer laser, and hand instruments for flap handling. Diagnostic devices such as the pachymeter and corneal topographer determine whether an eye qualifies for surgery. The speculum and fixation forceps hold the eye steady during treatment. …