Original Title: Cirugía Relex® SMILE® para errores de la refracción

Authors' recommendations: CONCLUSIONS Low-quality evidence suggests that, in terms of efficacy, safety and predictability, Relex® SMILE® surgery is similar to other refractive surgery techniques (photoreactive keratectomy, femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) in correcting myopia with or without astigmatism in adults at mid-term. Very low-quality evidence does not allow drawing conclusions about dry eye development after surgery at mid-term. No comparative evidence could be identified about the long-term clinical effectiveness of Relex® SMILE® surgery. One United States clinical practice guideline mentions that the decision to undergo refractive surgery should be individualized, and may be considered when one patient wishes to become independent from external optical aids or when there are occupational or cosmetic reasons for not using them. Most public and private sponsors consulted do not mention or cover Relex® SMILE® surgery in refractive error correction. No economic evaluations providing information about the cost-effectiveness of Relex® SMILE® surgery in Argentina have been found.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2019

URL for published report: https://www.iecs.org.ar/home-ets/

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Argentina

Organisation Name: Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy

Contact Address: Dr. Emilio Ravignani 2024, Buenos Aires - Argentina, C1414 CABA

Contact Name: info@iecs.org.ar

Contact Email: info@iecs.org.ar

Copyright: Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)