Advantage of Microkeratome
Microkeratome creates corneal flap faster than the bladeless procedure.
Microkeratome used to create flap makes a flap thinner at center and a bit thicker along the edge.
There may be a higher rate of higher order aberrations or visual distortions from use of the blade to create a corneal flap.
Better for patients who have had previous surgery and experienced complications.
Use of microkeratome to create flap better for patients with glaucoma.