Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in the correction of myopic astigmatism: outcomes and limitations - an update

Abstract Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is a flap-free intrastromal technique for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism. To date, this technique lacks automated centration and cyclotorsion control, so several concerns have been raised regarding its capability to correct modera...

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Main Authors: Jorge L. Alió del Barrio, Verónica Vargas, Olena Al-Shymali, Jorge L. Alió
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Eye and Vision
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40662-017-0091-9