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Refractive Lenticule Extraction (ReLEx) – Introduction and managment of complications
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Published: | March 7, 2012 |
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Background: ReLEx is a new all-Femto LASIK refractive technique. A refractive lenticule is prepared by the femtosecondlaser and removed manually. The FLEx (Femto Lenticule Extraction) technique requires the preparation of flap. The smile procedure (Small Incision Lenticule Incision) can be done through a 3 mm incision.
Methods: The video shows the procedure of femtosecond flap- and intracorneal lenticule preparation in an optimum way, with unscheduled incidents and shows ways out of complications.
Results: The ReLEx procedure requires some experience with femtosecondlaser flap preparartion. Unscheduled incidents and complications could be handled without visual loss.
Conclusion: The ReLEx technique is safe but should be learned step by step: first – femtosecond flap preparation; second – FLEx; third – SMILE