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Ye's Swing Technique for Small-incision Lenticule Extraction Surgery
Published on: June 27, 2025
[Femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx)]
1Augenklinik, HELIOS-Klinikum Erfurt GmbH, Nordhäuser Straße 74, 99089, Erfurt, Deutschland. marcus.blum@helios-kliniken.de
Summary
Refractive surgery methods like FLEx and SMILE use femtosecond lasers for myopia correction. These procedures involve creating and removing corneal lenticules with minimal side effects observed in early trials.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Laser Surgery
- Refractive Error Correction
Context:
- The evolution of refractive surgery techniques for myopia and myopic astigmatism.
- Introduction of femtosecond laser technology in corneal surgery.
- Development of lenticule extraction procedures.
Purpose:
- To describe the "all femto" refractive correction methods: femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx) and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).
- To detail the surgical procedure utilizing the VisuMax® femtosecond system.
- To report initial findings and side effects from approximately 1,000 surgical operations.
Summary:
- Femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx) and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) are "all femto" refractive surgery techniques.
- These procedures involve creating and removing an intrastromal corneal lenticule using the VisuMax® femtosecond laser.
- FLEx involves flap repositioning, while SMILE uses a smaller incision.
Impact:
- Demonstrates a new minimally invasive approach to correcting myopia and myopic astigmatism.
- Initial results from 1,000 surgeries indicate a low incidence of side effects.
- Ongoing expansion of treated eyes aims to further standardize this refractive procedure.
