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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asymptomatic MGD Might Not Be a Concern for LASIK

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

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.