Ray-tracing-guided LASIK

07.11.2026 4 min read

Ray-tracing-guided versus wavefront-optimized LASIK: aberration changes

Cornea Ray-tracing-guided LASIK Wavefront-optimized LASIK Higher-order aberrations

In a randomized 30-patient study, ray-tracing-guided LASIK did not increase total higher-order aberrations at three months, unlike wavefront-optimized treatment.

doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000002095

22.10.2026 4 min read

Ray-tracing LASIK versus SMILE Pro: early single-center outcomes

Cornea Refractive surgery LASIK SMILE SMILE Pro Ray-tracing-guided LASIK

In an early nonrandomized series, ray-tracing LASIK more often achieved 20/20 and left less cylinder than SMILE Pro, but the comparison reflects one surgeon's initial experience.

doi: 10.1007/s40123-026-01475-1