This procedure is approved by the FAA but requires documentation prior to medical certificate issuance.
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| The LASER is aligned | Clamp is inserted to prevent blinking | The iris is marked for the Keratome | First attempt to seal the Keratome base |
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| Second try with the Keratome | Another Keratome is tried | Attaching the Keratome head containing the blade that will cut the corneal flap | More detail of the blade being attached |
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| Starting the cut of the corneal flap | Starting to lay the flap back out of the way | Smoothing the flap after laying it out of the way | The invisible LASER is firing |
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| 45 seconds later – the flap is replaced | A rinse is applied | Lightly smoothing the flap into place so it will heal | Procedure complete |
Contact us at 405-787-0303 to confidentially discuss your FAA medical certification issues.
