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Matt Hirabayashi, MD; Lauren Libfraind, MD; and Greg Parkhurst, MD
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There is currently no FDA-approved method to convert the cap from an old SMILE procedure to the flap of a LASIK enhancement. This cap-to-flap technique involves "tricking" the laser into enlarging the SMILE cap to a LASIK flap with a nasal hinge. This is accomplished by intentionally breaking suction (so the new flap cut overlaps the old SMILE cap but doesn't enter the visual axis). The flap will be a little thicker with a nasal hinge but otherwise lifts like any other LASIK flap.
Posted: 12/10/2024
Matt Hirabayashi, MD; Lauren Libfraind, MD; and Greg Parkhurst, MD
There is currently no FDA-approved method to convert the cap from an old SMILE procedure to the flap of a LASIK enhancement. This cap-to-flap technique involves "tricking" the laser into enlarging the SMILE cap to a LASIK flap with a nasal hinge. This is accomplished by intentionally breaking suction (so the new flap cut overlaps the old SMILE cap but doesn't enter the visual axis). The flap will be a little thicker with a nasal hinge but otherwise lifts like any other LASIK flap.
Posted: 12/10/2024
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