ArticleBMC ophthalmology2020
A pilot study: lenticule quality of hyperopic small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in rabbits.
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- Lenticule addition keratoplasty for the treatment of keratoconus: A systematic review and critical considerations.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2024Pooled it
- A novel method for evaluating the thickness and keratometry profiles of toric lenticules created by a new-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction platform.Eye (London, England) · 2026Article
- Long-term follow-up of SMILE-derived corneal stromal lenticules preserved in nutrient capsules for treating corneal diseases.BMC ophthalmology · 2025Observational
- Stromal lenticule addition keratoplasty with corneal crosslinking for corneal ectasia secondary to FS-LASIK: a case series.International journal of ophthalmology · 2024Article
- Incisional surface quality of electron-beam irradiated cornea-extracted lenticule for stromal keratophakia: high nJ-energy vs. low nJ-energy femtosecond laser.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- An optional surgical technique for obtaining lamellar donor grafts: a pilot study.BMC ophthalmology · 2022Article
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backgroundTo evaluate lenticule surface characteristics of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) for hyperopia correction in rabbits.
methodsThe left and right eyes of 8 rabbits were divided into two groups. The right eyes were assigned to a myopia group, and the left eyes to a hyperopia group. The rabbits received SMILE procedures with + 3.00 D and - 3.00 D correction for the hyperopia and myopia groups, respectively. Extracted lenticules were examined via scanning electron microscopy. Lenticules from odd-numbered rabbits were accessed with the anterior surface, and lenticules from even-numbered rabbits were observed with the posterior surface. A previously established scoring system was used to evaluate lenticule surface characteristics. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the scores between the two groups.
resultsAll procedures were performed successfully, and the lenticules were extracted smoothly. One myopia lenticule that was facing downward was handled failed in preparation for imaging, thus 15 lenticules were ultimately graded. Twelve lenticules exhibited smooth surfaces, and regularly arranged tissue bridges were observed in almost all regions. Three lenticules exhibited a partially rough surface and irregularities affecting more than 10% of the lenticules (2 in the hyperopia group and 1 in the myopia group). Rough lenticules occurred in twice as many lenticules in the hyperopia group compared to the myopia group.
conclusionsScan quality of lenticules after SMILE for hyperopia correction is comparable to that of myopia lenticules. The shape of hyperopic lenticule may increase the difficulty of surgical manipulation and result in surface roughness.
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