| Description | Used for optimal tissue manipulation and controlled fluid absorption to facilitate flap alignment and adhesion. Made with polypropylene handle and highly absorbent PVA material. | LASEK Micro-hoe. Angled for optimum control with contoured face for precise resection of adherent epithelium. | Angled 45°; 9 mm from spatulated tip. Used after ablation to wash away particulate from anterior & posterior sides of flap & stromal bed.
Gauge: .60mm (23 G) | Used to protect hinge and posterior side of corneal flap. | Thin, smooth bottom edge for gently scraping away the epithelium. Spatula tip & top are slightly sharpened to facilitate more aggressive scraping. |