, 2019 Refractive surgery has evolved beyond laser refractive techniques over the past decade. Laser refractive surgery procedures (such as laser in-situ keratomileusis), surface ablation techniques (such as laser epithelial keratomileusis), and photorefractive
Alió del Barrio, Jorge +4 more
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Histopathology of Corneal Lenticules Obtained from Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) versus Microkeratome Excision [PDF]
, 2023 Purpose: To study the alterations on the lenticules extracted after femtosecond (Femto) small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) versus the corneal free cap removed using a microkeratome.
Abdelkawi Ahmed, Salwa +4 more
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Small incision lenticule extraction versus photorefractive keratectomy: A comparative study
Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare the objective and subjective quality of vision following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).
Reshmi Sreekumari +2 more
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Impact of extreme (flat and steep) keratometry on the safety and efficacy of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) [PDF]
, 2021 Little is known about the connection between preoperative keratometry and postoperative results of myopic small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). To determine the influence of extreme (flat and steep) corneal keratometry on the safety and efficacy ...
Dirisamer, Martin +7 more
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Clinical Ophthalmology, 2020 Shing Chuen Chow, Barry Yat Ming Yeung CAP Medical Center, Hong KongCorrespondence: Barry Yat Ming YeungCAP Medical Center, Rm 501-502, Hang Shing Building, 363 Nathan Road, Hong KongTel +852 23329830Fax +852 23326896Email bymyeung@gmail.comAbstract ...
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Hyperopic refractive correction by LASIK, SMILE or lenticule reimplantation in a non-human primate model. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Hyperopia is a common refractive error, apparent in 25% of Europeans. Treatments include spectacles, contact lenses, laser interventions and surgery including implantable contact lenses and lens extraction.
Geraint P Williams +7 more
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Refractive outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction with accelerated cross-linking (ReLEx SMILE Xtra) in patients with thin cornea [PDF]
, 2021 Objective: To study the safety and clinical outcomes of ReLEx SMILE with accelerated cross-linking in eyes with thin cornea. Materials and Methods: Fifty-four thin cornea with corrected distance visual acuity 20/25 or better, stable refraction of at ...
Alinia, Cyrus +5 more
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Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the use of femtosecond laser-assisted small-incision corneal stromal lenticule extraction with amniotic membrane (AM) grafting in the management of corneal perforation.
Abd Al Khalek I Al Saadany +4 more
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Visual and refractive outcomes of 100 small incision lenticule extractions (SMILE) in moderate and high myopia: a 24-month follow-up study [PDF]
, 2019 Purpose: We aimed to present the visual results obtained in 100 small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) refractive surgeries, demonstrate whether the technique is effective in the treatment of moderate and high myopia, and observe the follow-up of ...
Alonso Aliste, Federico +1 more
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Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Objective This study investigated an alternative approach for obtaining donor corneas for keratoplasty that can be used in nations with high corneal demand and high costs for treatment of non-healing ulcers or lesions. Methods Eighteen patients (18 eyes)
Om Prakash Pant +4 more
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