ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2023
A 3-month comparison study of subjective and objective visual quality of small incision lenticule extraction and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in patients with low and moderate myopia.
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- Effect of 0.1% sodium hyaluronate on femtosecond laser scanning during small incision lenticule extraction.International ophthalmology · 2026Trial
- Evaluating postoperative quality of life and satisfaction in physicians undergoing small incision lenticule extraction.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Changes in posterior corneal elevation after small incision lenticule extraction for different myopic diopters.International journal of ophthalmology · 2024Article
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Abstract
aimTo compare the subjective and objective visual quality between small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (tPRK) in patients with low and moderate myopia.
methodsPatients undertaking SMILE or tPRK for the correction of low and moderate myopia were consecutively recruited in this prospective cohort study with a 3-month follow-up period. Objective evaluation [visual acuity test, manifest refraction, wavefront aberrations, the total cut-off value of the total modulation transfer function (MTF
resultsA total of 47 patients (94 eyes) with SMILE and 22 patients (22 eyes) with tPRK were enrolled. The uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was better in SMILE patients on day 7 after surgery (1.13±0.13
conclusionSMILE and tPRK are both safe and effective ways to correct low and moderate myopia. A generally better and quicker recovery of visual quality favors the application of SMILE in qualified patients.
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