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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