Astigmatism Correction Using SMILE

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Refractive Surgery
• Corneal Surgery

Background:

• Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is a modern, flapless refractive surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism.
• SMILE offers benefits over LASIK, including improved corneal biomechanics and reduced dry eye complications.
• Concerns exist regarding SMILE's precision in correcting astigmatism, with reported undercorrections.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review factors impacting astigmatism correction accuracy in SMILE procedures.
• To discuss methods for enhancing refractive outcomes in SMILE surgery.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on SMILE and astigmatism correction.
• Analysis of identified factors affecting refractive outcomes.
• Evaluation of techniques to improve SMILE precision.

Main Results:

• Several factors influencing astigmatism correction in SMILE have been identified in existing literature.
• Potential techniques to optimize refractive results are discussed.

Conclusions:

• Understanding factors affecting astigmatism correction is crucial for successful SMILE outcomes.
• Further refinement of techniques can improve the precision of astigmatism correction with SMILE.