|Articles|August 1, 2002

Microkeratome users benefit from control, safety, performance

Philadelphia-The K-TOME microkeratome offers a range of desirable characteristics that make it an excellent choice for refractive surgeons, but unsurpassed control tops that feature list, said J. Charles Casebeer, MD. He spoke about the instrument, introduced in 1997 by Innovative Optics. Paradigm Medical Industries acquired that company last January and launched the K-TOME at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) here.

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