[JKOS] Clinical Outcome Report in the Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society

‘Vision correction surgery is a process that helps you see the world clearly.’

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Clinical outcomes of ATOS-mediated Smartsight Lenticule Extration

In 2022, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic introduced Schwind’s femtosecond laser equipment, ATOS, and has been continuously researching and developing the 5th-generation vision correction surgery, Newsmile LASIK [trademark patent held by Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic].

The leading medical staff at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, which boasts the most clinical cases using ATOS nationwide, are proving its effectiveness through various research and development, academic activities, and papers.

Among these, we introduce the publication of a paper on the clinical outcomes of SmartSight surgery using ATOS, a continuous research conducted by Dr. Chang-mok Lee, representing Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, through the Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society.

The paper tracked changes in vision, intraocular pressure, and refractive results at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-surgery for patients who had undergone surgery and could be observed for at least 3 months.

Three months after surgery, high levels of clinical outcomes were observed, with uncorrected visual acuity and spherical equivalent values demonstrating the efficiency and safety of refractive surgery, and refractive predictability ranging from 97% to 100%.

Furthermore,

1. To prevent astigmatism undercorrection due to ocular cyclotorsion, previous surgeries involved direct marking on the cornea. However, SmartSight surgery allows for ocular cyclotorsion compensation without separate marking by linking data through the SIRIUS device.

2. The eye-tracking device allows for objective, real-time confirmation of the target pupil center and the actual target pupil center on a display.

3. By utilizing relatively lower energy compared to other refractive lenticule extraction procedures [conventional SMILE surgery], a smoother corneal stroma is preserved, promoting faster vision recovery. This also helps reduce ocular cyclotorsion during surgery due to faster laser delivery, contributing significantly to stability.

These points highlighted the strengths of SmartSight surgery compared to conventional SMILE surgery.

Dr. Chang-mok Lee, who presented this paper, stated,

‘Refractive lenticule extraction [SMILE surgery] is becoming a popular refractive surgery worldwide, replacing LASIK. Through this study, the authors confirmed the efficiency and safety of SmartSight surgery. The newly introduced SmartSight surgery has broadened the range of surgical options for both patients and surgeons, and we will continue to verify it through ongoing research and high-level results with more subjects and follow-up observations.’

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is a leader in laser vision correction surgery, possessing unique competitiveness in facilities, scale, and medical standards. We will continue to do our best to provide high-quality medical services and be responsible for our patients' eye health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of SmartSight surgery?

Unlike conventional surgeries, SmartSight surgery allows for ocular cyclotorsion compensation without direct corneal marking and enhances accuracy with a real-time eye-tracking device. Additionally, it uses lower energy to minimize corneal stromal damage, promoting faster vision recovery and ensuring stability by reducing ocular cyclotorsion during surgery.

What are the clinical outcomes of SmartSight surgery?

According to the paper, follow-up observations for over 3 months after SmartSight surgery showed high levels of efficiency and safety, with uncorrected visual acuity and refractive predictability ranging from 97% to 100%. These are very positive clinical results.

How does Newsmile LASIK differ from conventional SMILE surgery?

Newsmile LASIK (SmartSight surgery) utilizes relatively lower energy than conventional SMILE surgery to preserve a smoother corneal stroma. This promotes faster vision recovery and enhances stability by reducing ocular cyclotorsion that may occur during surgery.

How long does vision recovery take after SmartSight surgery?

The paper tracked changes in vision at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-surgery. It is mentioned that faster vision recovery can be achieved due to the ability to preserve a smoother corneal stroma with lower energy usage.

Is SmartSight surgery effective for astigmatism correction?

Yes, it is effective. SmartSight surgery has advantages in astigmatism correction because it can compensate for ocular cyclotorsion without separate marking by linking data through the SIRIUS device, thereby preventing astigmatism undercorrection due to ocular cyclotorsion.