Comparison of visual outcomes between 120-µm and 140-µm cap thicknesses 12 months after small incision lenticule extraction
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DOI: 10.1007/s10103-022-03534-y
Abstract: To compare visual and refractive outcomes as well as changes in high-order aberrations in patients with 120- versus 140-µm cap thicknesses 12 months after small incision lenticule extraction. Ninety-four patients were randomized to receive small… read more here.
Keywords: cap thicknesses; lenticule extraction; small incision; 140 cap ... See more keywords
Refractive outcomes of small lenticule extraction (SMILE) Pro® with a 2 MHz femtosecond laser
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-02915-2
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the initial visual outcomes of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Pro® using a 2 MHz femtosecond laser (VisuMax 800, Carl Zeiss Meditec) and to assess the efficacy, safety, predictability, accuracy, and complication rate.… read more here.
Keywords: lenticule extraction; extraction smile; smile pro; femtosecond laser ... See more keywords
Epithelial Remodelling in Myopia After Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction
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DOI: 10.1007/s40123-025-01138-7
Abstract: We analyzed longitudinal epithelial changes after the treatment of myopia with keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) and the zonal change in epithelial thickness up to 12 months after SmartSight for myopic astigmatism with the SCHWIND ATOS… read more here.
Keywords: lenticule extraction; myopia; epithelial thickness; keratorefractive lenticule ... See more keywords
Vector analysis of astigmatic changes after small-incision lenticule extraction and wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.03.033
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate and compare the efficacy of the astigmatic correction after wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and in myopic eyes. DESIGN Prospective case series. SETTING Horus Vision Correction… read more here.
Keywords: small incision; lenticule extraction; incision lenticule;
Surgical options for retreatment after small-incision lenticule extraction: Advantages and disadvantages.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.07.047
Abstract: Since the inception of small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), many surgeons have speculated the lack of an adequate and standard retreatment procedure will impede its popularity. However, more than 1 million patients worldwide have had this… read more here.
Keywords: small incision; lenticule extraction; incision lenticule;
Refractive and visual outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in eyes with thin corneas
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-01256-5
Abstract: To report the refractive and visual outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with the thinnest corneal thickness (CCT) of less than 500 µm and evaluate it in terms of safety and efficacy. Refractive Surgery Clinic… read more here.
Keywords: visual outcomes; refractive visual; small incision; outcomes small ... See more keywords
[SMILE - Small Incision Lenticule Extraction].
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1291-9041
Abstract: Refractive lenticule extraction is a corneal surgical technique that uses a femtosecond laser exclusively to create an intrastromal refractive lenticule for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism. In small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) the… read more here.
Keywords: incision lenticule; small incision; lenticule; lenticule extraction ... See more keywords
Use of Decellularized SMILE (Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction) Lenticules for Engineering the Corneal Endothelial Layer: A Proof-of-Concept
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DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2022.2151018
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To demonstrate the suitability of using decellularized SMILE (Small-incision Lenticule Extraction) lenticules for culturing and transplanting the corneal endothelium (CE). Methods The SMILE lenticules, obtained during refractive surgery, were decellularized by incubating in… read more here.
Keywords: small incision; lenticule extraction; incision lenticule; smile small ... See more keywords
Corneal Lenticule Allotransplantation After Femtosecond Laser Small Incision Lenticule Extraction in Rabbits
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001076
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of allotransplanting extracted lenticules after femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in rabbits and the subsequent healing process. Methods: Fourteen New Zealand white rabbits were divided evenly into 2… read more here.
Keywords: lenticule; microscopy; small incision; lenticule extraction ... See more keywords
Influence of Refractive Status on the Higher-Order Aberration Pattern After Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001264
Abstract: Purpose: To study the effect of myopia on the pattern change in higher-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction. Methods: Sixty eyes of 60 patients were included: low myopia (⩽−3.00 D), moderate myopia (−3.00 D… read more here.
Keywords: myopia; small incision; lenticule extraction; higher order ... See more keywords
Early Corneal Wound Healing Response After Small Incision Lenticule Extraction.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002105
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the corneal wound healing response after small incision lenticule extraction surgery. METHODS Small incision lenticule extraction was performed in both eyes of 12 New Zealand White rabbits. The refractive spherical correction was… read more here.
Keywords: lenticule extraction; incision lenticule; microscopy; incision ... See more keywords