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Year : 2020 | Volume
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Decade - long journey with small incision lenticule extraction: The learnings
Gitansha S Sachdev, Shreyas Ramamurthy
Refractive Services, The Eye Foundation, RS Puram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Gitansha S Sachdev The Eye Foundation, 582-A, DB Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002, Tamil Nadu India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2622_20
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Over the past decade, small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) has revolutionized the field of keratorefractive surgery. With the promise of superior corneal biomechanics and reduced postoperative dry eye, SMILE afforded a distinct advantage over flap-based procedures. Our evolving understanding of the surgical technique and management of its unique complications has further enhanced the outcomes. This review will highlight specific pearls on various preoperative and intraoperative principles allowing optimization of outcomes with SMILE.
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