Stop sign for correct tissue plane identification in small incision lenticule extraction

We describe the "stop sign" which allows correct anterior and posterior lenticular plane delineation in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). This sign describes the resistance noted at the junction between the dissected and undissected halves of both the planes, interfering with su...

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Published inIndian journal of ophthalmology Vol. 68; no. 5; pp. 895 - 896
Main Authors Sachdev, Gitansha, Ramamurthy, Shreyas, Dandapani, Ramamurthy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.05.2020
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
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Subjects
Aircraft
Care and treatment
Cornea
Corneal Stroma - surgery
Corneal Surgery, Laser
Dissection
Eye surgery
Femtosecond lasers
Humans
Lasers
lenticule delineation
Methods
Myopia - diagnosis
Myopia - surgery
Ophthalmic lasers
small incision lenticule extraction
smile complications
Stroma
Surgery
Surgical Technique
India
Lenticule delineation
small incision lenticule extraction
SMILE complications
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Summary:We describe the "stop sign" which allows correct anterior and posterior lenticular plane delineation in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). This sign describes the resistance noted at the junction between the dissected and undissected halves of both the planes, interfering with subsequent lateral movement of the instrument. The resistance is demonstrated at both the anterior and posterior lenticular plane. This allows ideal dissection of the lenticule from the overlying cap and underlying stroma, thereby reducing the complications arising from incorrect tissue dissection.
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ISSN:0301-4738
1998-3689
DOI:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1264_19