Faster cutting speeds and ergonomic design streamline workflows and enhance comfort.
The field of refractive surgery has undergone multiple technological developments aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, optimizing workflows, and improving patient satisfaction.
The VisuMax laser platform (Zeiss) is among the commercially available femtosecond laser systems and is used in a range of refractive procedures.
In our practice at Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, the platform is applied for small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and LASIK procedures, depending on the patient’s refractive profile.
SMILE and LASIK procedures yield similar outcomes for patients with myopia and astigmatism.
In our practice, SMILE is performed more frequently for these patients because it does not require a corneal flap and involves only a minimally invasive incision to create the lenticule, which reduces exposure to risks such as postoperative dry eye syndrome or flap dislocation.
Similar outcomes for patients with myopia and astigmatism.
Author's summary: Femtosecond laser technology has improved refractive surgery outcomes.