Myopic astigmatism

03.11.2026 4 min read

SMILE Pro on VISUMAX 800 versus SMILE on VISUMAX 500

Myopia Refractive surgery SMILE Myopic astigmatism VISUMAX 800 VISUMAX 500 Lenticule extraction Systematic review

A meta-analysis of nine nonrandomized comparisons found no clear overall visual advantage for the newer platform, but cylinder correction was more accurate.

doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1899883

30.10.2026 4 min read

IPCL for myopia: two-year outcomes in 714 eyes

Cornea Refractive surgery Phakic ICL Long-term outcomes High myopia Implantable phakic contact lens Myopic astigmatism

In a retrospective series of 714 eyes, 98% were within ±0.50 D of target; cataract occurred in 0.42% and rotation over 5° in 2.52% of eyes.

doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_90_26