Assessment of Corneal Biomechanical Properties Following SMILE and LASEK in Patients with Moderate to High Myopia and Thin Corneas: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessment of Corneal Biomechanical Properties Following SMILE and LASEK in Patients with Moderate to High Myopia and Thin Corneas: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis

  • By

  • Ran Zhang

  • Yunlong Zhong

  • Hongxi Wu

  • Yuantu You

  • Xiaohan Su

  • Yusheng Li

  • Xingtao Zhou

  • Nanye Wang

  • February 25, 2026

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    The study compares corneal biomechanical properties after SMILE and LASEK in patients with moderate to high myopia and thin corneas (CCT ≤ 530 μm).

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    Corneal thickness is a significant risk factor for complications like keratectasia, necessitating evaluation of biomechanical properties beyond thickness alone.

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    SMILE and LASEK are preferred for patients with thin corneas due to their favorable biomechanical outcomes compared to LASIK.

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    The study enrolled 47 patients, with 24 undergoing SMILE and 23 undergoing LASEK, reflecting real-world clinical decision-making.

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    Long-term biomechanical stability is crucial for surgical success, with significant changes occurring within the first year post-surgery.

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Assessment of Corneal Biomechanical Properties Following SMILE and LASEK in Patients with Moderate to High Myopia and Thin Corneas: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis

  • by Ran Zhang, Yunlong Zhong, Hongxi Wu, Yuantu You, Xiaohan Su, Yusheng Li, Xingtao Zhou, Nanye Wang

  • February 25, 2026

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