Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a technique used in ocular surgery to treat an array of refractive errors. Errors of refraction that are corrected with the use of SMILE include ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . AMSTERDAM — The small-incision lenticule extraction technique preserves total stromal tensile strength better ...

Corneal epithelial ingrowth (EI) is a rare but significant complication following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery. Although this refractive procedure offers several advantages, ...

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the refractive outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in high-myopic patients with those of mild- to moderate-myopic patients.

image: Researchers are testing cutting-edge treatments for people who want to see up close without reading glasses and finding promising results, according to studies presented this week at AAO 2016, ...

This study identifies mechanisms of epithelial growth post-SMILE surgery and suggests preventive and treatment measures, including subflap debris removal, to address corneal epithelial ingrowth.