| abstract |
The present invention relates to laser ablation patterns to correct refractive errors of the eye ( 60 ) such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and higher order aberrations of the eye ( 60 ). The laser ablation patterns used to control the laser ( 10 ) prevent induced aberrations by compensating for post-procedure epithelial smoothing. The position of laser pulses ( 12 ) is also controlled to optimize the achievement of the intended ablation pattern. |