Refractive surgery

Three ways to reshape the cornea: LASIK, PRK, SMILE

They all correct vision by reshaping the cornea with a laser — but they do not reach it the same way. The cornea is made of layers: see what each technique touches.

Enlarged cross-section of the cornea (side view).

Cross-section of the cornea by technique epithelium stroma endothelium

The procedure

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Surface layer

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Visual recovery

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Educational diagram — Dr Moïse Tourabaly, ophthalmologist. For information purposes, does not replace an examination.