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

Conclusions 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.

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Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - April 18, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Wu, Z., Wang, Y., Zhang, J., Chan, T. C. Y., Ng, A. L. K., Cheng, G. P. M., Jhanji, V. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research

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