Comparison of visual quality after Q value-guided FS-LASIK and SMILE for correction of myopia with age-related accommodation deficiency.
Ruiyu ZhangYifei YuanYu ZhangYue-Guo ChenPublished in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2024)
What is known Both femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) have been widely applied in young myopic patients, with comparable efficacy and safety. Studies evaluating the clinical outcomes of FS-LASIK and SMILE in treating myopia with age-related accommodation insufficiency are lacking. What is new For myopic patients with mild age-related accommodation deficiency, both FS-LASIK with Custom-Q protocol and SMILE could provide good efficacy, safety, predictability, and high patient satisfaction. The Custom-Q protocol could better preserve the original prolate shape of the cornea and achieve superior visual quality compared to SMILE.