Open AccessMonson small-incision lenticule extraction fixation device
Author(s) -
Travis S. Dowdle,
Joseph C. Jenkins,
Michael Bertolio,
Bryan K. Monson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of cataract and refractive surgery/journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.678
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1873-4502
pISSN - 0886-3350
DOI - 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000554
Subject(s) - small incision lenticule extraction , cosmesis , refractive surgery , medicine , dissection (medical) , fixation (population genetics) , lasik , surgery , optometry , ophthalmology , computer science , cornea , population , keratomileusis , environmental health
Small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a stromal based, flapless, minimally invasive form of laser vision correction for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism. SMILE surgery is a more technical procedure compared with other refractive surgeries and generally has a longer skill mastery acquisition period. Thus far, no new stabilization devices or techniques have been proposed. To rectify this, a new distal corneal countertraction device for SMILE surgery, the Monson SMILE Fixation Device, is introduced. This device provides reliable corneal and globe stabilization during delamination and lenticular dissection. It may minimize tissue distortion and manipulation, simplify lenticule dissection, and may decrease operation times and improve cosmesis. Countertraction can also easily be adjusted throughout the procedure.