Lenticule and Interface Properties in SILK®

This chapter delves into keratorefractive lenticule extractionKeratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) (KLEx) procedures, focusing on the novel smooth incision lenticule keratomileusisSmooth incision lenticule keratomileusis (SILK®) (SILK®) technique designed for the ELITA™ femtosecond laser platformELITA™ femtosecond laser platform by Johnson & Johnson. Against the backdrop of the global myopiaMyopia surge and the growing demand for refractive surgeryRefractive surgery, the chapter explores the unique features of SILK®, comparing it to established procedures like laser-assisted in situ keratomileusisLaser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).