Astigmatism Correction Using SMILE.
Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila)
; 8(5): 391-396, 2019.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31490198
ABSTRACT
Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) was introduced in the recent decade for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism. This flap-free technique has a high efficacy and safety profile and also carries potential advantages over laser in situ keratomileusis such as a better corneal biomechanical stability, reduction in dry eyes rate, and the avoidance of flap complications. However, there have been concerns regarding the precision of astigmatism correction that undercorrection has been reported to be apparent. Various factors that affect astigmatism correction have been identified in the literature. The purpose of this review is to discuss the factors that affect astigmatism correction in SMILE and several techniques to improve the refractive outcomes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Astigmatism
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Visual Acuity
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Corneal Stroma
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Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
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Lasers, Excimer
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila)
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China