Comparison of objective and subjective visual quality after flapless laser vision correction for mild to moderate myopia: SMILE vs PRK

Comparative Analysis of Visual Outcomes and Complications in Intraocular Collamer Lens, Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction, and Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis Surgeries: A Comprehensive Review

“…SMILE surgery has been subject to comparative analyses against LASIK and ICL procedures regarding visual outcomes and complications, revealing notable insights. SMILE demonstrates comparable refractive correction capabilities to LASIK, alongside potential advantages such as expedited recovery from postoperative dry eye, accelerated reinnervation of corneal nerves, and biomechanical benefits [ 24 ]. A meta-analysis revealed no significant disparities between SMILE and LASIK in critical parameters, including refractive spherical equivalent, loss of corrected vision lines, attainment of 20/20 uncorrected distance visual acuity, and proximity to target spherical equivalent [ 24 ].…”

“…SMILE demonstrates comparable refractive correction capabilities to LASIK, alongside potential advantages such as expedited recovery from postoperative dry eye, accelerated reinnervation of corneal nerves, and biomechanical benefits [ 24 ]. A meta-analysis revealed no significant disparities between SMILE and LASIK in critical parameters, including refractive spherical equivalent, loss of corrected vision lines, attainment of 20/20 uncorrected distance visual acuity, and proximity to target spherical equivalent [ 24 ]. Moreover, SMILE is associated with heightened patient satisfaction and reduced postoperative dry eye incidence relative to LASIK [ 24 ].…”

“…A meta-analysis revealed no significant disparities between SMILE and LASIK in critical parameters, including refractive spherical equivalent, loss of corrected vision lines, attainment of 20/20 uncorrected distance visual acuity, and proximity to target spherical equivalent [ 24 ]. Moreover, SMILE is associated with heightened patient satisfaction and reduced postoperative dry eye incidence relative to LASIK [ 24 ]. Notably, SMILE's cost-effectiveness stems from its requirement for a single laser platform compared to LASIK's dual-platform setup [ 24 ].…”

“…Moreover, SMILE is associated with heightened patient satisfaction and reduced postoperative dry eye incidence relative to LASIK [ 24 ]. Notably, SMILE's cost-effectiveness stems from its requirement for a single laser platform compared to LASIK's dual-platform setup [ 24 ]. Demonstrating safety and efficacy across myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, SMILE mirrors LASIK in terms of efficacy and predictability outcomes [ 25 ].…”