Comparison of corneal biomechanics after microincision lenticule extraction and small incision lenticule extraction.

Zhiqing WuYan WangJiamei ZhangTommy Chung Yan ChanAlex L K NgGeorge P M ChengVishal Jhanji

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2016)

Both MILE and SMILE procedures significantly altered the biomechanical characteristics of cornea. Smaller opening incision was associated with less reduction in ORA parameters during early postoperative period.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
finite element analysis
patients undergoing
laparoscopic surgery
optical coherence tomography
wound healing
finite element