PURPOSE: To evaluate the cut quality of Masyk® microkeratome in obtaining a corneal flap from human eyes of Eye Banks. METHODS: Prospective study with 20 human eyes from Eye Banks. All flaps were programmed to obtain 160 µm thickness and 9.5 mm diameter. The thicknesses were calculated with P55 pachymeter (Paradigm, USA), and diameter with compass. RESULTS: No complications were observed during the use of the microkeratome. The central corneal thickness average was 160.34±5.10 µm and range from 149 to 181 µm. The vertical diameter average was 9.64±0.16 mm and range from 9.30 to 9.85 mm. CONCLUSION: Masyk® microkeratome showed to be effective for obtention of corneal flap with appropriate thickness and diameter from human corneas of Eye Banks.
Keratomileusis, laser in situ; Keratectomy, photorefractive, excimer laser; Cornea; Microsurgery
