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Feb 2024
31m 57s

VisuMax for LASIK Flaps

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today
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Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and William Wiley, MD, describe using the VisuMax Femtosecond Laser (ZEISS), emphasizing the positive experience their patients have had during the procedure. Dr. Williamson further discusses pearls and shares his experience using the system. Dr. Wiley explains the foundational difference between using VisuMax versus other technologies.

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