Back to Search
Start Over
Astigmatism Correction Using SMILE.
- Source :
-
Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) [Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila)] 2019 Sep-Oct; Vol. 8 (5), pp. 391-396. - Publication Year :
- 2019
-
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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2162-0989
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31490198
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.APO.0000580140.74826.f5