Relex Smile
What is Relex Smile?
Refractive Lenticule Extraction (Relex) is a new bladeless, flapless, femtosecond laser technique (a specialised laser); currently the most innovative and gentle procedure in laser treatments of the eye for correction of spectacle numbers.
What are the indications of Relex Smile?
Short Sightedness or Myopia
Far Sightedness or Hyperopia
Astigmatism (Cylinder Power)
Step 1: The VisuMax creates a tiny incision measuring less than 4 mm in the cornea and a refractive lenticule (disc shaped piece of corneal tissue) in the same step.
Step 2: The lenticule which was created is now removed through the tiny opening. As no flap is cut, there is minimal disruption of the cornea.
Step 3: As the lenticule is removed, the form of the cornea is changed. This creates the required change to correct the refractive error.
What are the complications of this surgery?
Risk of Infection, which is substantially reduced when strict precautions are taken.
Incomplete Correction in a small minority of patients, which can be corrected using enhancement procedures.
Weakness of the cornea may be seen in extremely rare cases.
