title: [Advances in biomechanical effects of laser corneal refractive surgery].
abstract: Corneal biomechanical properties will change after laser refractive surgery, which can be evaluated by several biomechanical parameters. The biomechanical stress will decrease remarkably after LASIK, but thin flap is helpful to maintain its stress. Excimer laser surface ablation has biomechanical advantages over LASIK procedure. The femtosecond laser technology can achieve smooth and regular incision and make the angle design. Flap adhesion is stronger when completed by a femtosecond laser. Laser refractive surgery will become safer and achieve more stable outcomes with the emphasis on biomechanical effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Myopia, Shanghai 200031, China.
authors.forename: Zi-xian
authors.initials: ZX
authors.lastname: Dong
authors.forename: Xing-tao
authors.initials: XT
authors.lastname: Zhou
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D048988:Corneal Surgery, Laser; D006801:Humans