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Topo-guided LASIK and SMILE Comparable in Efficacy, Safety at Three Months
The former achieved faster visual recovery in the immediate post-op period, study finds, but did not wholly eliminate HOAs as anticipated.
July 9, 2024
SMILE Not Found Superior to LASIK in Corneal Biomechanics
Study shows no major differences in corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor three months after surgery.
August 18, 2023
Refractive Surgery After Corneal Transplant Safe, Effective
A new systematic review shows a low rate of BCVA loss and nearly half of all cases achieving 20/40 or better uncorrected acuity.
July 14, 2023
Residual Stromal Bed Thickness Matters Most in Preserving Post-Op Corneal Stiffness
Study shows SMILE’s use of a 120µm cap yields greater decrease compared with LASIK.
March 23, 2023
SMILE, LASIK Have Similar Efficacy for Astigmatism Correction
However, a recent meta-analysis found that the former showed a greater undercorrection and more residual astigmatism.
November 23, 2022
Asymptomatic MGD Might Not Be a Concern for LASIK
These patients achieved similar post-op outcomes as patients without the condition.
November 14, 2022
Corneal Nerve Damage from LASIK Can Impair Immune Response
Be mindful of neurogenic inflammation risk in postsurgical patients, who may exhibit pain without stain, researchers say.
October 21, 2022
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