LASIK

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.

07/09/2024

Study shows no major differences in corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor three months after surgery.

08/18/2023

A new systematic review shows a low rate of BCVA loss and nearly half of all cases achieving 20/40 or better uncorrected acuity.

07/14/2023

Study shows SMILE’s use of a 120µm cap yields greater decrease compared with LASIK.

03/23/2023

However, a recent meta-analysis found that the former showed a greater undercorrection and more residual astigmatism.

11/23/2022

These patients achieved similar post-op outcomes as patients without the condition.

11/14/2022

Be mindful of neurogenic inflammation risk in postsurgical patients, who may exhibit pain without stain, researchers say.

10/21/2022