Complications During and After SMILE and Its Management Including Re-treatment Techniques

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of potential issues encountered in small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery and the corresponding management strategies. The authors emphasize the importance of surgeon awareness regarding complications and their prevention or appropriate response. The chapter covers preoperative considerations, detailed insights into dissection-related complications, and postoperative complications. The authors provide recommendations for enhancements after SMILE, considering factors like myopic drift, over or under-correction. The chapter serves as a practical guide, aiming to offer valuable insights for surgeons dealing with SMILE procedures.