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October 12, 2003

Bausch and Lomb Hansatome Microkeratome

Techniques in Ophthalmology 2003; 1(2):89-91



The Bausch and Lomb Hansatome corneal microkeratome is the world's most commonly used keratome for refractive surgery. It was conceived and developed by Hans Hellenkamp, the developer and manufacturer of the Automated Corneal Shaper (ACS). The ACS was originally developed for automated lamellar keratomileusis (ALK), and its combination with the excimer laser led to the advent of the LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) procedure

Posted by mmiraftab at October 12, 2003 07:42 PM