Corneal epithelial ingrowth (EI) is a rare but significant complication following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery. Although this refractive procedure offers several advantages, ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who underwent myopic astigmatism correction with the SmartSight lenticule extraction procedure ...

This study identifies mechanisms of epithelial growth post-SMILE surgery and suggests preventive and treatment measures, including subflap debris removal, to address corneal epithelial ingrowth.