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
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.
08/18/2023
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.
07/14/2023
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.
03/23/2023
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.
11/23/2022
Asymptomatic MGD Might Not Be a Concern for LASIK
These patients achieved similar post-op outcomes as patients without the condition.
11/14/2022
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.
10/21/2022
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November 6, 2024
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
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Presenters: Marc Bloomenstein, OD, and Nora Lee Cothran, OD
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November 13, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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November 13, 2024
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