Femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK in the SMILE era: a mini review of patient-centered procedure selection - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluating Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK in the Context of SMILE: A Brief Review of Patient-Focused Procedure Choices

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  • Zitong Yu

  • Tong Qin

  • July 20, 2026

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    Femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK (FS-LASIK) is a mature corneal refractive procedure, influenced by the emergence of SMILE and other techniques.

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    FS-LASIK offers advantages such as customized excimer ablation, rapid rehabilitation, and enhancement flexibility, despite flap-related limitations.

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    Procedure choice in refractive surgery is influenced by factors like visual acuity, optical quality, ocular surface vulnerability, and patient preference.

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    FS-LASIK remains relevant for eyes that can benefit from excimer customization, integrating corneal safety and optical needs.

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    Visual outcomes for FS-LASIK and SMILE are comparable, but recovery patterns and complication profiles differ among procedures.

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Femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK in the SMILE era: a mini review of patient-centered procedure selection

  • by Zitong Yu, Tong Qin

  • July 20, 2026

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