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  • Refractive Surgery
  • Corneal Biomechanics

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  • Myopia (nearsightedness) is a growing global health concern.
  • Current correction methods include glasses, contact lenses, and laser vision correction.
  • Laser vision correction revolutionized refractive error treatment by safely altering the cornea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current laser vision correction procedures for myopia.
  • To discuss advancements like customized ablation and topography-guided ablation.
  • To highlight emerging techniques and ongoing research areas.

Main Methods:

  • Review of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
  • Discussion of wavefront-guided and topography-guided ablation techniques.
  • Introduction to small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).

Main Results:

  • PRK and LASIK yield similar visual outcomes one year post-surgery.
  • Customized ablation improves vision quality by correcting higher-order aberrations.
  • Topography-guided ablation shows potential for superior vision compared to conventional methods.

Conclusions:

  • Laser vision correction is a safe and effective permanent solution for myopia.
  • Continued research is needed on corneal ectasia risk and long-term outcomes of newer procedures like SMILE.