With the AMADEUS II the option for Epi-LASIK is one of the advantages for a wider range of possibilities for Lamellar Procedures. Following the advantages of Epi-Lasik over traditional LASIK and other Surface Ablation Methods:

 

Advantage of Epi-LASIK over LASIK and traditional Surface Ablations Wider range of patients for treatments than with LASIK only Possibility to treat patients with thin corneas and possibility for higher corrections Maintain Corneal Integrity (biomechanics) Lower Risk of Ectasia Fewer Serious Complications (DLK, basement membrane dystrophy) Less dry Eye than with Lasik Better contrast sensitivity because of the lack of Flap-induced HOAs (Higher Order Aberrations) Lower Vacuum than with Lasik– less stress on the optical nerve Less haze than PRK No use of Alcohol Faster healing and visual recovery than PRK or LASEK

Electron Microscope Image after Epithelial Separarion with AMADEUS II, Mag.200, Carlo Lackerbauer MD Electron Microscope Image after Epithelial Separation with AMADEUS II, Mag.400, Carlo Lackerbauer MD